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Pecorino

Also called pecorino cheese

Italian hard sheep's milk cheese, saltier and sharper than Parmesan. Essential in cacio e pepe, carbonara and amatriciana.

Gluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodGrana Padano

    Milder and less salty; lacks the sheepy tang.

  • T2 · GoodKefalotyri

    Tangier and goatier, but similarly salty and hard.

  • T2 · GoodParmesan

    Less salty and sheepy, more nutty; add salt.

  • T3 · In a pinchAged Gouda

    Sweet and caramel-like rather than sharp and sheepy.

  • T3 · In a pinchManchego

    Softer and milder; less salty bite.

Cook with Pecorino

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