Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMad NiceCacio E Pepe Recipe

Cacio E Pepe Recipe

Inspired by Mad Nice
Time25m
Serves4

parm, pecorino, urfa, pink peppercorns

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Cheese

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or bucatini and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cheese Mixture

    In a bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Create the Sauce

    Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta. In the same pot, add the hot pasta back in, along with a splash of the reserved pasta water.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Remove the pot from heat and quickly mix in the cheese mixture, adding more pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Stir in the Urfa pepper and pink peppercorns.

  5. 5

    Season and Serve

    Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and pepper if desired.

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