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Cacio e Pepe
"Cacio e Pepe" is Italian for "cheese and pepper," the dish consists of cheese, pepper, and pasta.
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Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
25
minutes
minutes
Course:
Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
cacio e pepe
Servings:
4
Servings
Ingredients
1
lb
box pasta
1
cup
Finely Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
1
tbsp
Crushed Black Peppercorns
Instructions
In a large pot of salted water, bring the water to a boil and cook the pasta.
A few minutes before the pasta is ready, heat a medium-sized saucepan and toast the pepper for a few minutes.
Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to the pan, then add the pasta and mix.
Gradually add the cheese, 1/4 cup at a time, and mix between each addition. That's it! Serve immediately while the cheese is hot and creamy.
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