Cacio e Pepe

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water with a little bit of salt.
  2. 2Add the pasta and cook for approximately 5-6 minutes.
  3. 3Prepare the cream by mixing Pecorino cheese with fresh black pepper and a little bit of water.
  4. 4Ensure the cream is soft, like yogurt, adding more Pecorino or pepper as desired, and not too much water.
  5. 5The hot pasta's temperature will create the cream.
  6. 6If the cream is not soft enough, use the "Bagnomaria" technique to soften it more.
  7. 7Finish the dish with more black pepper.

Ingredients

  • Tonnarello Cacio e Pepe (fresh pasta made with eggs) or large spaghetti
  • black pepper
  • Pecorino cheese
  • salt
  • water

Tips

  • Use fresh pepper for the cream.
  • When cooking, always be happy.
  • It is difficult to make Cacio e Pepe for more than six people in a restaurant setting.