Cacio Pepe Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Dungeness Crab 'Cacio Pepe' with Parmesan, Pecorino, Ziti, Cracked Tellicherry Peppercorns and Dungeness Crab.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Ziti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the cracked Tellicherry peppercorns and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained ziti to the skillet and toss to coat in the peppered butter. Gradually add the reserved pasta water and mix until a creamy sauce forms.
4
Add the Cheeses
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses until they melt and combine with the pasta. Adjust the sauce's consistency with more pasta water if necessary.
5
Incorporate the Crab
Gently fold in the Dungeness crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much. Season with more cracked pepper to taste.
6
Serve
Plate the Cacio Pepe and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and cracked pepper if desired. Serve immediately.