Pecorino Romano
VegetarianA sharp, salty sheep's milk cheese that adds an intense, savory punch when grated over pizza.
Pecorino Romano is an aged sheep's milk cheese from central Italy with a sharp, salty, and slightly tangy flavor far more assertive than Parmesan. Finely grated over hot pizza after baking, it melts slightly and delivers concentrated bursts of salty, savory flavor that elevate simpler preparations.
Flavor Profile
Season: all year
Best Sauces
Pairs Well With
Pizzas with Pecorino Romano
Spicy Salami Olive
Calabrian Chili Oil Base
“Bold salami, briny olives, and sharp Pecorino fired up with Calabrian chili oil.”
Brown Butter Butternut
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce
“Roasted butternut squash and fried sage float on nutty brown butter perfection.”
Brown Butter Pumpkin Ricotta
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce
“A seasonal stunner with roasted pumpkin, ricotta clouds, and crispy sage.”
Brussels & Bacon Cream
White Garlic-Parmesan Cream Sauce
“White Garlic Parmesan Cream sauce meets Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Shallot, and Pecorino in this rustic, bold and meaty pizza finished with a drizzle of Balsamic Glaze. A standout choice for harvest season warmth.”
Sweet Potato & Sage Cream
White Garlic-Parmesan Cream Sauce
“White Garlic Parmesan Cream sauce meets Sweet Potato, Sage, Pecorino, and Caramelized Onion in this rustic, plant-forward pizza. A standout choice for cozy fall nights.”
Pistachio Artichoke & Lemon
Pistachio Pesto Sauce
“Built on a Pistachio Pesto foundation, this hearty pie layers Artichoke, Lemon Zest, Pecorino, and Pistachio into a vibrant creation ideal for the freshness of spring.”
Truffle Sweet Potato & Kale
Truffle Cream Sauce
“Featuring Sweet Potato, Kale, Pecorino, and Pine Nuts over Truffle Cream sauce, this farmhouse-style pizza is a wholesome dream made for harvest season warmth.”
Calabrian Brussels & Pancetta
Calabrian Chili Oil Base
“Calabrian Chili Oil sauce meets Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, Pecorino, and Balsamic Glaze in this rustic, bold and meaty pizza finished with a drizzle of Balsamic Glaze. A standout choice for crisp autumn evenings.”
Vodka Fennel & Sausage
Vodka Cream Sauce
“A comforting Vodka Cream-based pizza bringing together Fennel, Italian Sausage, Red Onion, and Pecorino for a carnivore-worthy masterpiece. Perfect for harvest season warmth.”
Brown Butter Sweet Potato & Kale
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce
“Brown Butter Sage sauce meets Sweet Potato, Kale, Pecorino, and Pine Nuts in this rustic, plant-forward pizza. A standout choice for cozy fall nights.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pecorino better than Parmesan on pizza?
Pecorino is sharper, saltier, and more assertive than Parmesan, made from sheep milk rather than cow milk. It is not better or worse, but offers a distinctly bolder, tangier flavor on pizza.
When should you add pecorino to pizza?
Grate pecorino over the pizza after it comes out of the oven. The residual heat softens it slightly while preserving its sharp, crystalline texture and concentrated flavor.