Italian parsley

A look at the different between flat-leaf parsley and curly leaf parsley. When each should selected and how to use.

Photo of Cilantro, Parsley and Italian Parsley

Find Italian Parsley (Petroselinum crispum 'var. neapolitanum') in Greensboro High Point Winston-Salem Summerfield North Carolina NC at New Garden Landscaping & Nursery (Flat-leaf Parsley)

Learning how to grow Italian parsley is super easy and herbs are a great plant for beginning gardeners because they are so forgiving.

Italian parsley and curly parsley are herbs with distinct characteristics. Here's the differences, whether using as a garnish or flavoring.

Find yourself with a bunch of leftover Italian parsley and absolutely no idea what to do with it? Here are some of my favorite ways to use up extra parsley, as well as some tips to keep it from going bad on you!

Oftentimes recipes will specify the use of flat-leaf or Italian parsley. Can you substitute curly leaves for flat, and vice versa? What’s the difference beyond appearance?Used to perk up dishes with its fresh green flavor and color, parsley can be much more than a garnish. The two main cultivars of this herb are curly parsley (Petroselinum crispum) with ruffled leaves and Italian parsley (Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum) with flat leaves.

A classic cool weather pesto, parsley pesto with walnuts or pecans is a great early spring or autumn accompaniment to pasta.

This classic Italian gremolata is a wonderful parsley condiment that adds a beautifully fresh element to any meal!

Make classic Italian gremolata with this super simple recipe! Chopped parsley, lemon zest and garlic combine to make the perfect fresh garnish. Recipe yields about 3/4 cup gremolata.