Cacio E Pepe Recipe
Bucatini, pecorino romano, grana padano, olive oil & fresh pepper.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheeses
Condiments
Salt
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and add salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Bucatini
Add the bucatini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually around 9-11 minutes.
Preparing Sauce
- 3
Mix Cheeses
While the pasta is cooking, finely grate the Pecorino Romano and Grana Padano cheeses and mix them together in a bowl.
- 4
Prepare Olive Oil and Pepper
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the freshly cracked black pepper and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- 6
- 7
Add Cheese
Gradually add the cheese mixture to the pasta, tossing continuously. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
- 8
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. Serve immediately with extra cheese and black pepper on top.
