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Pecorino Romano

Also called Romano cheese

Hard, aged Roman sheep's-milk cheese; sharper, saltier and more peppery than parmesan. Grated over cacio e pepe, carbonara and amatriciana.

Gluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodKefalotyri

    Similar salty bite with a goaty tang.

  • T2 · GoodParmesan

    Nuttier and less salty-sharp; cacio e pepe tastes gentler.

  • T2 · GoodPecorino Sardo

    Milder and less salty; add salt.

  • T3 · In a pinchGrana Padano

    Much milder and less salty.

  • T3 · In a pinchManchego

    Softer and milder; doesn't grate or melt as finely.

Cook with Pecorino Romano