Performance Notes
Shred or grate to add to pastas. For best use in recipes, allow cheese to come to room temperature.
Pairing Notes
A crisp pilsner, off-dry hard cider or a big, tannic Italian red like chianti are top choices for pairing with romano. We also like to pour full-bodied chardonnay, sangiovese, barbera d’alba, montepulciano, zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon, and grappa with romano.
Serve
Romano can be used in many of the same recipes as parmesan and asiago, especially when you want a bit more punch. Just like with parmesan, we often fill a bowl with freshly-grated romano for the table when we’re enjoying pasta, lasagna, pizza or a hearty soup or stew for dinner. Romano’s bright, salty flavor is really tasty with egg dishes such as quiches, scrambles, omelettes or frittatas. We also like to add it to our breadings for chicken, fish or vegetables before we bake or fry them.