Pecorino

usgb/ˌpɛkəˈrinō/
noun

Pecorino is a hard, salty Italian cheese made from sheep's milk, often used grated over pasta.

I sprinkled some pecorino on my spaghetti for added flavor.
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  • grated pecorino
  • pecorino cheese

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Italian cheese, sheep's milk cheese, hard cheese

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Understanding cheese varieties

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Pecorino can be an excellent substitute for Parmesan in recipes.
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