romano substitutes

3 substitutes · avg score 8.9 · Romano cheese — a hard, aged grating cheese (traditionally Pecorino Romano from sheep's milk) with a sharp, salty, tangy flavor. Grated over pasta (cacio e pepe, carbonara), salads, and soups.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Cotija

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Hard, salty, works as finishing cheese

02

Parmesan

10.0
1:1

Qualitative substitution — adjust to taste

03

Nutritional Yeast

6.7
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Nutty vegan flakes; milder umami than romano, sprinkle generously on pasta and popcorn

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