pecorino romano

A family of hard, salty Italian cheeses made specifically from sheep's milk (*pecora* meaning sheep). Pecorino Romano is the most famous—heavily salted, sharply pungent, and granular—serving as the foundational flavor for classic Roman pastas like Cacio e Pepe. **Selection & Storage:** Purchase in blocks rather than pre-grated. Store wrapped tightly in parchment paper and plastic wrap in the cheese drawer, where it will last for months.