The salt removes up to 50% of the water content, giving us a harder cheese that can be grated. A specialty of Southern Italy.
toss together gently, then quickly stir in the remaining Pecorino Romano and basil. Serve with freshly grated salted ricotta on top.
Casa Santo Stefano is in its fifth year of operations in historic Ybor City, serving Sicilian cuisine that honors the original Italian immigrants to Tampa.