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Pecorino Recipes

Pecorino is a sharp, salty Italian cheese that’s delicious on a wide range of dishes such as pasta, pizza and salads. Find tasty recipes that make the most of this rich, flavour-packed cheese.

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Stronger than parmesan but just as versatile, pecorino can elevate a wide range of dishes, perfect for making pasta dishes even creamier.

Positano Pasta
with Courgettes, Mozzarella and Smoked Pancetta (5 MEAL)

20 minutes | Easy | 757 kcal

Garlic Day Pork Linguine
with Courgettes, Chilli and Lemon

SPICY

| Easy | 1016 kcal

Tuscan Meatballs
with Spaghetti, Fresh Basil and Tomato Sauce (SWAP)

30 minutes | Easy | 794 kcal

Inspired Courgette Fettuccine
with Peas and Pesto

HEALTHY

| SPICY

| VEGGIE

20 minutes | Easy | 424 kcal

Positano Pasta
with Courgettes, Mozzarella and Smoked Pancetta (5 MEAL)

20 minutes | Easy | 757 kcal

Garlic Day Pork Linguine
with Courgettes, Chilli and Lemon

SPICY

| Easy | 1016 kcal

Tuscan Meatballs
with Spaghetti, Fresh Basil and Tomato Sauce (SWAP)

30 minutes | Easy | 794 kcal

Inspired Courgette Fettuccine
with Peas and Pesto

HEALTHY

| SPICY

| VEGGIE

20 minutes | Easy | 424 kcal

Positano Pasta
with Courgettes, Mozzarella and Smoked Pancetta (5 MEAL)

20 minutes | Easy | 757 kcal

Garlic Day Pork Linguine
with Courgettes, Chilli and Lemon

SPICY

| Easy | 1016 kcal

Tuscan Meatballs
with Spaghetti, Fresh Basil and Tomato Sauce (SWAP)

30 minutes | Easy | 794 kcal

Inspired Courgette Fettuccine
with Peas and Pesto

HEALTHY

| SPICY

| VEGGIE

20 minutes | Easy | 424 kcal

Positano Pasta
with Courgettes, Mozzarella and Smoked Pancetta (5 MEAL)

20 minutes | Easy | 757 kcal

Garlic Day Pork Linguine
with Courgettes, Chilli and Lemon

SPICY

| Easy | 1016 kcal

Tuscan Meatballs
with Spaghetti, Fresh Basil and Tomato Sauce (SWAP)

30 minutes | Easy | 794 kcal

Inspired Courgette Fettuccine
with Peas and Pesto

HEALTHY

| SPICY

| VEGGIE

20 minutes | Easy | 424 kcal

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Inspired Courgette Fettuccine

Pecorino Recipe FAQs

What do you do with Pecorino cheese?

Pecorino cheese is incredibly versatile. You can grate it over pasta, stir it into risottos, melt it into sauces, or enjoy it sliced on a cheeseboard with honey and fruit.

How do Italians eat Pecorino?

Italians enjoy Pecorino in many ways, from grating it over classic dishes like pasta alla gricia and cacio e pepe, to pairing it with broad beans or cured meats as part of a traditional antipasto.

What goes with Pecorino?

Pecorino pairs well with strong flavours like cured meats, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, as well as sweet contrasts like pears, figs, or a drizzle of honey.

What is Pecorino best for?

Pecorino is best for adding a sharp, savoury kick to dishes. It’s especially ideal for grating over pasta, enriching pesto, or finishing soups and salads.