With the summer culinary season in full swing, there’s no simpler way to add that gourmet touch than pulling out Tnuva’s popular Parmesan Cheese Shaker. Liberally sprinkle the contents onto pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, soups and casseroles to make them wow the crowds.

The grated cheese in the easy-to-use re-sealable shaker, with two openings for convenient dispensing, is made from the finest ingredients highlighted by classic parmesan cheese produced in an artisanal manner, with zero trans-fat and sugar.

“Based on the feedback we have received from consumers, the Parmesan Cheese Shaker has rapidly become one of our most popular items because of its great taste and quality, as well as its practicality in the kitchen,” added Yoram Behiri, president and CEO of Tnuva USA.

Tnuva’s Parmesan Cheese Shaker, which is available at area supermarkets, features the renowned Vaad Mehadrin, OU (Orthodox Union) and NSK (New Square) hashgachot.

Exclusive Summer Recipe Using Tnuva’s Parmesan Cheese Shaker

Baked Ziti

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 5 cups penne pasta
• 5 quarts water
• 5 tablespoons salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ¾ cup Tnuva Quark Creamy Soft Cheese, 95% Fat Free
• 5 ½ oz Tnuva Shredded Mozzarella
• 5 ½ oz Tnuva Edam Cheese, shredded
• 5 ½ oz Tnuva Parmesan, grated
• 1 tablespoon Tnuva Butter
• 2 egg whites
• 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Bring the water to a boil with salt. Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package. The pasta should be “al dente” after about 10 minutes.

In a large frying pan, heat up the olive oil and add garlic. Fry until golden. Add the crushed tomatoes and mix well.

Gently add all of the Quark Cheese and about half of each of the other cheeses to the sauce and mix well.

Grease a baking dish with butter and pour the pasta into the dish. Then add the sauce onto the pasta.

Beat the remainder of the cheeses with the heavy cream and the egg whites. Spread this mixture over the pasta.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for about five minutes on high heat. Serve immediately.