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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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb box pasta
  • 1 cup Finely Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Crushed Black Peppercorns

Method
 

  1. In a large pot of salted water, bring the water to a boil and cook the pasta. 
  2. A few minutes before the pasta is ready, heat a medium-sized saucepan and toast the pepper for a few minutes.
  3.  Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to the pan, then add the pasta and mix. 
  4. 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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