If you love cheese – and we mean really love cheese – we’re going to let you in on a delicious secret: cheese wheel pasta. This unique delicacy is made by pouring steaming hot pasta onto a huge wheel of aged parmesan cheese. It’s then tossed until every piece is coated in cheesy goodness. While it certainly isn’t native to Nebraska, it’s a local favorite and one that every cheese-lover should look forward to.
Given the popularity of its fresh pasta, you might be surprised to learn that Omaha-based eatery WD Cravings isn’t an Italian restaurant.
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It’s actually a pâtisserie, which is the type of place that typically only serves pastries and other sweet baked goods. But this little restaurant in Omaha also offers locally-roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and dinners that will knock your socks off.
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And once in a while, when the stars align and the fans are pleading for it, WD Cravings rolls out its massive wheel of parmesan cheese.
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The pasta is made right there in-house, so you know you’re getting the absolute freshest meal possible. Even if you don’t make it to cheese wheel pasta night, every other pasta dish on the menu is delectable.
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Are you wondering what, exactly, cheese wheel pasta is? We’re so happy you asked! After the top rind is removed from the cheese, boiling hot pasta is poured on top.
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The pasta melts the cheese under it, creating a creamy sauce that’s unlike anything you’ve ever tasted. As the cheese melts, the chef tosses the pasta around in it until every piece is completely coated.
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Just look at that pasta dripping with cheese. Is your mouth watering yet?
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There are a few options for add-ons if you’d like to supplement your pasta with meatballs, fried chicken, or short ribs, but we’d recommend eating it exactly as it’s served. You don’t need to mess with perfection.
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Don’t forget that this is a pâtisserie - you just can’t leave without sampling some of the sweet treats on offer. If you’re feeling too stuffed after your big ol’ bowl of cheesy pasta, take some goodies to go. You’ll thank us later.
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Cheese wheel pasta isn’t on the regular menu, so you have to be patient. It’s announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page; we recommend liking and following it so you can be among the first to know when the beloved dish will be making a reappearance. It’s extremely popular, so be sure to jump on the opportunity to order it when it’s available! See the regular menu on WD Cravings’ website.
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This cheesy pasta is a delicious secret that most people have yet to discover. There’s another Omaha secret that history buffs will be thrilled to learn about.
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Address: WD Cravings, 7110 N 102nd Cir, Omaha, NE 68122, USA
