Cacio E Pepe Recipe
spaghetti, toasted peppercorn, pecorino romano, grana padano
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Seasoning
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
Toast the Peppercorns
In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the black peppercorns and toast them for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and crush slightly using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin.
Combine Pasta and Cheese
Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti. In the same pot, add the hot spaghetti, crushed peppercorns, and both cheeses. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a creamy sauce.
Serve
Taste and season with salt if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.