Cacio e Pepe

8 mins
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 cheese.
  5. 5Grate some Pecorino cheese.
  6. 6Grate some Pecorino 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 the Pecorino and pasta water to create a cream.
  11. 11Mix the Pecorino and pasta water to create a cream.
  12. 12Mix the Pecorino and pasta water to create a cream.
  13. 13Grind some black peppercorns.
  14. 14Grind some black peppercorns.
  15. 15Grind some black peppercorns.
  16. 16Toast the ground pepper in a pan over a low heat for about 30 seconds.
  17. 17Toast the ground pepper in a pan over a low heat for about 30 seconds.
  18. 18Toast the ground pepper in a pan over a low heat for about 30 seconds.
  19. 19Add the pasta to the pan with the toasted pepper.
  20. 20Add the pasta to the pan with the toasted pepper.
  21. 21Add the pasta to the pan with the toasted pepper.
  22. 22Continue to cook the pasta for a couple of minutes.
  23. 23Continue to cook the pasta for a couple of minutes.
  24. 24Continue to cook the pasta for a couple of minutes.
  25. 25Take the pan off the heat.
  26. 26Take the pan off the heat.
  27. 27Take the pan off the heat.
  28. 28Add the Pecorino cream to the pasta.
  29. 29Add the Pecorino cream to the pasta.
  30. 30Add the Pecorino cream to the pasta.
  31. 31Mix until creamy and well combined.
  32. 32Mix until creamy and well combined.
  33. 33Mix until creamy and well combined.
  34. 34Plate up the Cacio e Pepe.
  35. 35Plate up the Cacio e Pepe.
  36. 36Plate up the Cacio e Pepe.
  37. 37Add some more sauce and sprinkle with extra Pecorino.
  38. 38Add some more sauce and sprinkle with extra Pecorino.
  39. 39Add some more sauce and sprinkle with extra Pecorino.

Ingredients

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