Spaghetti With Cacio E Pepe Recipe
Enjoy our classic Spaghetti with cacio e pepe, featuring al dente pasta tossed in a rich blend of Pecorino Romano cheese and cracked black pepper for a simple yet delicious flavor.
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Boil Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt to the water and then add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Prepare Cheese and Pepper
While the pasta is cooking, in a large mixing bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix well to form a paste.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Cheese
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti. Immediately add the hot spaghetti to the mixing bowl with the cheese and pepper mixture.
- 4
Emulsify Sauce
Toss the spaghetti quickly with the cheese and pepper paste. Gradually add reserved pasta water a little at a time, tossing continuously until the sauce is creamy and coats the spaghetti evenly.
- 5
Serve
Serve the spaghetti immediately, garnished with additional Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper if desired.
