The kind of cheese that is best for alla Sorrentinos is ricotta and mozzarella and often accompanied by ham.
Sorrentinos often use a combination of cheeses in their filling and mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese are the most common.
Some variations of Sorrentinos also might include a blend of 4 cheeses, like Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, ricotta cheese and even mozzarella cheese.
Ricotta cheese is a creamy and mild type cheese, which provides a soft texture to the filling.
Mozzarella cheese adds a mild and milky flavor and a satisfying chewiness.
And ham is often paired with mozzarella and ricotta cheese for a savory combination.
Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses are hard cheeses, which can add a sharper and saltier flavor, with Pecorino Romano cheese being a popular choice for it's strong taste.
The combination of creamy ricotta cheese and melty mozzarella cheese and sometimes salty Parmesan cheese or Pecorino cheese creates a rich and savory filling for Sorrentinos which complements the pasta dough perfectly.
Sorrentinos are made of a flour and egg pasta dough that is filled with ingredients like ham, spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, nuts or sometimes pumpkin.
The large round stuffed pasta known as Sorrentinos is a staple in Argentine cuisine.