Pecorino Sardo

Pecorino Sardo

Dairy Good year-round
Used in 1 of 40 cuisines (3%)

A hard sheep's milk cheese from Sardinia with a rich and tangy flavor.

In the kitchen

Pecorino Sardo is a hard sheep's milk cheese from Sardinia with a rich and tangy flavor. It is often grated over pasta dishes or served as a table cheese. This cheese is part of the broader pecorino family, known for its variety of flavors and textures.

What's different

  • Sardinian sheep's-milk pecorino — sharper, saltier, more rustic than Roman pecorino.
  • Used in malloreddus, culurgiones, and grated over Sardinian pastas.

Other forms of Pecorino

Nutrition (per 100g)

350kcalCal
28.0gProtein
28.0gFat
0.0gCarbs
0.0gFiber

Values are AI-estimated, not from a laboratory database

Flavor affinities

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