Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe

1 mins

Directions

  1. 1.

    Grate Pecorino Romano cheese.

  2. 2.

    Toast coarsely ground black pepper in a frying pan.

  3. 3.

    Add pasta water to the pan.

  4. 4.

    Add pasta (three-quarters cooked) to the pan and finish cooking, adding pasta water as needed.

  5. 5.

    Add pasta water to the grated cheese and stir to create a cream sauce.

  6. 6.

    Turn heat down and add the cheese sauce to the pasta, stirring to combine.

  7. 7.

    Use tongs to plate the pasta, twisting the noodles onto the plate to create a visually appealing presentation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Pecorino Romano
  • 1 pinch coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 portion spaghetti

Equipment

grater frying pan tongs

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