# Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe is a classic Italian pasta that is simple yet delicious.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pound Tonarelli pasta or thick spaghetti
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Black pepper
- 1.25 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta liquid

## Instructions

1. Season a large pot of boiling water with salt.
2. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
3. (Optional) Toast black pepper in a small skillet for extra flavor.
4. Before draining, reserve one cup of the pasta water.
5. Transfer the cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl.
6. Add the grated pecorino romano cheese, half a cup of the reserved pasta liquid, and the toasted black pepper to the pasta.
7. Stir all ingredients together.

## Equipment

- large pot
- small skillet
- large mixing bowl

## Tips

- The amount of pepper added is a matter of personal preference.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr3buvS2/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a0043da1-9854-42ba-9621-b1069a4c5bdd
- Extracted: 2025-12-26

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