Pecorino del pastore is a traditional Italian cheese made from sheep’s milk. It is primarily produced in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, specifically in the towns and communes of Modena, Bologna, and Parma. This cheese can be found in various stores and shops in these areas, such as Cheeseoteca Sant’Andrea in Modena and La Salumeria del Gusto in Bologna.
One popular recipe that incorporates Pecorino del pastore is the classic Italian dish, Pasta alla Norma. This dish combines cooked pasta with a sauce made from tomatoes, eggplant, garlic, and Pecorino del pastore. Another delicious recipe is Pecorino-stuffed mushrooms, where the cheese is mixed with breadcrumbs, garlic, and parsley, then stuffed into mushroom caps and baked until golden and melted.
Pecorino del pastore has received the PAT (Traditional Agri-Foodstuffs) recognition, which is a certification given to traditional Italian food products. The specifications of this cheese include being made exclusively from sheep’s milk, using traditional production methods, and aging for a minimum of 60 days. This recognition ensures the authenticity and quality of Pecorino del pastore.
Sources:
– “Pecorino del pastore” – www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it
– “Cheeseoteca Sant’Andrea” – www.Cheeseotecasantandrea.it
– “La Salumeria del Gusto” – www.lasalumeriadelgusto.it