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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe is one of our favorite simple pasta dishes on an Italian menu! A little pasta, some cheese, a little butter, and fresh cracked black pepper is all you need for perfection! This dish uses just simple ingredients to achieve an incredible meal. There is a little bit of technique involved in this one to ensure you get a smooth and creamy sauce.

Ingredients :

  • 12 ounces spaghetti or long pasta
  • 4 ounces Pecorino Romano plus extra for garnish
  • 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper finely ground
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Directions :

  • Bring a shallow pot of salted water to a boil. You want enough water to cook the pasta but you want the water to become very starchy so don't overfill the pot. The water should just barely cover the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, shred cheese with the fine side of a cheese grater. Add finely ground black pepper.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain well, reserve 1 ½ cups of pasta water (do not rinse pasta). The pasta water should be a bit starchy and a little thick.
  • Working quickly, place 3 tablespoons butter in a pan and melt over low heat. Whisk in 1/3 cup of pasta water until smooth. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the hot pasta and toss with the butter in the pan. With the heat off add cheese a couple tablespoons at a time while tossing with tongs until melted.
  • Continue adding cheese a little at a time tossing until melted and adding pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
  • Garnish with additional cheese and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

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