Cacio e pepe

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the spaghetti in salted water for about 8 minutes, just before al dente.
  2. 2Boil the spaghetti in salted water for about 8 minutes, just before al dente.
  3. 3Boil the spaghetti in salted water for about 8 minutes, just before al dente.
  4. 4Grate some Pecorino Romano cheese.
  5. 5Grate some Pecorino Romano cheese.
  6. 6Grate some Pecorino Romano cheese.
  7. 7Add a splash of pasta water to the grated Pecorino.
  8. 8Add a splash of pasta water to the grated Pecorino.
  9. 9Add a splash of pasta water to the grated Pecorino.
  10. 10Mix until creamy.
  11. 11Mix until creamy.
  12. 12Mix until creamy.
  13. 13Grind some black peppercorns.
  14. 14Grind some black peppercorns.
  15. 15Grind some black peppercorns.
  16. 16Add the ground pepper into your pan.
  17. 17Add the ground pepper into your pan.
  18. 18Add the ground pepper into your pan.
  19. 19Toast the pepper over a low heat for about 30 seconds.
  20. 20Toast the pepper over a low heat for about 30 seconds.
  21. 21Toast the pepper over a low heat for about 30 seconds.
  22. 22Transfer the pasta into the pan with the toasted pepper.
  23. 23Transfer the pasta into the pan with the toasted pepper.
  24. 24Transfer the pasta into the pan with the toasted pepper.
  25. 25Continue to cook the pasta for a couple of minutes.
  26. 26Continue to cook the pasta for a couple of minutes.
  27. 27Continue to cook the pasta for a couple of minutes.
  28. 28Take the pan off the heat.
  29. 29Take the pan off the heat.
  30. 30Take the pan off the heat.
  31. 31Add the Pecorino cream to the pasta.
  32. 32Add the Pecorino cream to the pasta.
  33. 33Add the Pecorino cream to the pasta.
  34. 34Mix until it's creamy, cheesy, and peppery.
  35. 35Mix until it's creamy, cheesy, and peppery.
  36. 36Mix until it's creamy, cheesy, and peppery.
  37. 37Plate up the pasta.
  38. 38Plate up the pasta.
  39. 39Plate up the pasta.
  40. 40Add some more sauce on top.
  41. 41Add some more sauce on top.
  42. 42Add some more sauce on top.
  43. 43Sprinkle with more Pecorino cheese.
  44. 44Sprinkle with more Pecorino cheese.
  45. 45Sprinkle with more Pecorino cheese.

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti
  • Spaghetti
  • Spaghetti
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Pasta water
  • Pasta water
  • Pasta water
  • Black peppercorns
  • Black peppercorns
  • Black peppercorns

Equipment

PotGraterBowlSpoonMortar and pestlePanTongs

Tips

  • Pasta must be al dente.
  • Only use Pecorino cheese.
  • Be careful not to grind pepper too much.
  • Add Pecorino cream only when the pan is not too hot.