noun
- A hard Italian cheese made from sheep's milk, typically aged and used for grating or shaving over pasta and other dishes.
Usage: Often used in the plural form; singular is 'pecorino'.; Common in Italian cuisine.
Examples
- She grated pecorini over the pasta carbonara.
- The recipe calls for aged pecorini instead of Parmesan.
- Pecorini is a staple in traditional Roman cooking.
- We bought several wheels of pecorini at the Italian market.
- The sharp flavor of pecorini pairs well with bitter greens.