Zucca al Forno Cacio e Pepe

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the Mantuan pumpkin in the oven at 140°C for 30 minutes until soft.
  2. 2Increase the oven temperature to 200°C and cook for another 15 minutes to brown the pumpkin.
  3. 3Season the pumpkin with salt and oil.
  4. 4Toast pepper grains in a pan.
  5. 5Combine grated Roman pecorino cheese, pepper, and one tablespoon of hot water.
  6. 6While keeping the mixture in hot water, begin to make the fondue.
  7. 7Continue mixing grated pecorino cheese, pepper, and hot water for 3 minutes to create the fondue.
  8. 8Toast pumpkin seeds until crispy in the oven or a pan without oil.
  9. 9Serve the hot pumpkin with the Cacio e Pepe fondue and toasted pumpkin seeds.
  10. 10The pumpkin peel should be washed and eaten.

Ingredients

  • 1 Mantuan pumpkin
  • salt
  • oil
  • pepper
  • grated Roman pecorino cheese
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • pumpkin seeds

Equipment

ovenpan

Tips

  • The pumpkin peel is edible and should be eaten after washing.
  • Toast pumpkin seeds without oil for crispiness.