Cacio E Pepe Recipe
Spaghetti, parmesan, black pepper
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Ingredients
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Main 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 Mixture
While the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Cheese
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest. Immediately add the hot spaghetti to the bowl with the cheese and pepper. Toss the pasta with the mixture, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until a creamy sauce forms.
- 4
Finish and Serve
Drizzle with olive oil, adjust seasoning with salt and more pepper if desired, and serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and black pepper.