pecorino
noun
pec·o·ri·no
ˌpe-kə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō 
often capitalized
: any of various cheeses of Italian origin made from sheep's milk
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Get The Recipe 25 of 25 Pasta Primavera With Shrimp
Broccoli, pecorino, and bell peppers infuse this one-pot pasta with tons of flavor and color, for an anything but boring dinner.
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
Step 2 In a small food processor or mortar and pestle, blend the pecorino, 3 tablespoons of the oil, the oregano, thyme, and garlic to a paste.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 18 Jan. 2024
Top with the remaining noodles. Spread the remaining 2/3 cup marinara over the pasta, then evenly sprinkle with the mozzarella and pecorino cheeses.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
And don’t even think about splashing in cream or grating over Parmesan instead of pecorino.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2023
The sauced pasta is plated, topped with the crisped guanciale and served with more pecorino at the table.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023
Stir together panko, Parmesan, pecorino, and oil in a third shallow dish.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
Add mint, lemon rind, and pecorino, reserving a small bit of each for the garnish.
—Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
On shelves were jugs of oil and vinegar, slabs of pecorino, a bag of nails, a small hand sickle, and a pot of honey.
—Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2023
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
Step 2 In a small food processor or mortar and pestle, blend the pecorino, 3 tablespoons of the oil, the oregano, thyme, and garlic to a paste.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 18 Jan. 2024
Top with the remaining noodles. Spread the remaining 2/3 cup marinara over the pasta, then evenly sprinkle with the mozzarella and pecorino cheeses.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
And don’t even think about splashing in cream or grating over Parmesan instead of pecorino.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2023
The sauced pasta is plated, topped with the crisped guanciale and served with more pecorino at the table.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023
Stir together panko, Parmesan, pecorino, and oil in a third shallow dish.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
Add mint, lemon rind, and pecorino, reserving a small bit of each for the garnish.
—Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
On shelves were jugs of oil and vinegar, slabs of pecorino, a bag of nails, a small hand sickle, and a pot of honey.
—Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2023
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“Pecorino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecorino. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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