Pecorino romano
Pecorino romano is an ewe’s milk cheese aged to a hard cheese for grating, and a perfect substitute for parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan), which is made from semi-skimmed paseurised cow’s milk.
Use
A year old, it is served on a cheese board with with fruit, nuts or a dressing of olive oil. Four years old, it is grated or shaved and used for pasta, risottos and pesto sauce. It’s best bought in a piece and grated as required.