Cacio e Pepe

8m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the spaghetti in salted water for about 8 minutes, just before al dente.
  2. 2Grate some Pecorino cheese.
  3. 3Add a splash of pasta water to the grated Pecorino.
  4. 4Mix the Pecorino and pasta water to create a cream.
  5. 5Grind some black peppercorns.
  6. 6Toast the ground pepper in a pan over a low heat for about 30 seconds.
  7. 7Add the pasta to the pan with the toasted pepper.
  8. 8Continue to cook the pasta for a couple of minutes.
  9. 9Take the pan off the heat.
  10. 10Add the Pecorino cream to the pasta.
  11. 11Mix until creamy and well combined.
  12. 12Plate up the Cacio e Pepe.
  13. 13Add some more sauce and sprinkle with extra Pecorino.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

PotGraterBowlWhiskMortar and pestlePanTongsWooden spoon

Tips

  • Pasta must be al dente.
  • Only use Pecorino cheese.
  • Do not forget the pasta water.
  • Be careful with the pepper, you have to heat it up.
  • Add the Pecorino cheese ONLY when the pan is not too hot.