Pecorino Romano
A hard, salty sheep's-milk cheese from Lazio. Sharper than Parmesan — the authentic choice for carbonara and cacio e pepe.
Used for
- pasta
- carbonara
- cacio e pepe
In the kitchen
- grate
- shave
Picking it at the store
- Buy a wedge and grate fresh
- Locatelli is a widely available brand
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