Pepato romano cheese

[Puh-pah-toe]

Pepato cheese originated in Sicily.  The word means pepper and Sicilians began adding black pepper corns to Romano cheese and pepato cheese was born.

Use this cheese for in any recipe that calls for Romano cheese including grating over hot pasta, steamed vegetables or as part of your cheese board.

Serve Pepato with crusty Italian bread, thinly sliced meats like salami or Prosciutto and a simple Chianti.

Where To Buy Pepato Cheese

This cheese is widely distributed.  You can typically find in your local cheese shop if you have one. Whole Foods Market carries it.  You can purchase it online at several cheese shops including iGourmet and other sellers at Amazon.com: Pepato Romano Cheese

If you don't have Pepato Roman cheese you can substitute:

>>> Romano cheese (no pepper)
OR> Rustico black pepper cheese (younger)
OR> Another sheep's cheese such as Manchego