Provolone is a semi-hard Italian cheese made from cow's milk. It's a "spun paste" (pasta filata) cheese, similar to mozzarella, resulting in a smooth, often slightly elastic texture. Its flavor varies from mild and milky ("dolce") to sharp and piquant ("piccante"), depending on how long it's aged. It's a versatile cheese, popular for melting in sandwiches, on pizzas, and in baked dishes, or enjoyed on its own