Dairy & cheese · block

Grana Padano

Hard, grainy Italian cheese similar to Parmesan but milder and younger. Grated over pasta, risotto and soups.

Gluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapVegetarian hard cheese
  • T2 · GoodAged Gouda

    Sweeter and more caramel-like; grates well.

  • T2 · GoodKefalotyri

    Saltier and tangier sheep/goat's milk flavour.

  • T2 · GoodPecorino Romano

    Saltier and sharper sheep's milk flavour; use less and cut other salt. (use 0.8× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchManchego

    Softer and milder; doesn't grate as fine or melt into pasta as cleanly.

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