Cacio e Pepe

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grind the peppercorns using a mortar and pestle.
  2. 2Lightly toast the ground peppercorns in a pan over medium heat until fragrant.
  3. 3Bring water to a boil in a pot, add salt, and cook the spaghetti al dente.
  4. 4Grate the Pecorino Romano cheese using a grater.
  5. 5Add some of the pasta cooking water to the grated cheese and whisk until a creamy consistency is reached.
  6. 6Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the toasted peppercorns and toss.
  7. 7Pour the cheese mixture over the spaghetti and stir to combine.
  8. 8Serve the pasta, and garnish with some more coarsely ground peppercorns.

Ingredients

  • 1 small bowl pepercorns
  • 100 grams Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 500 grams spaghetti
  • 1 salt

Equipment

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