Cacio E Pepe Recipe
Spaghetti/Cracked Pepper/Pecorino Romano
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese and Pepper Mix
While the pasta is cooking, combine the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and cracked black pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Combine Pasta with Cheese and Pepper
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the spaghetti. Add the hot spaghetti directly to the bowl with the cheese and pepper mixture.
- 4
Create the Sauce
Quickly toss the spaghetti with the cheese and pepper, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until a creamy sauce forms. Adjust the consistency to your liking.
- 5
Serve
Plate the pasta and top with additional Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
