Recipes
Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano)
River27-Aug-25
Ingredients
70 g butter cubed
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
¾ cup pasta water
70 g cheese finely grated, it can be all parmesan or a split of parmesan and pecorino
200 g pasta of your choice

Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Add a small handful of salt and pasta to boiling water.
Cook pasta, stirring occasionally until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes.
Drain pasta, reserving 2/3 cup pasta water.
Pour pasta back into pot or into a large pan and place over low heat.
Add pasta water and butter and toss together until butter just melts.
Add grated cheese and black pepper and continue to toss together until cheese melts and a creamy sauce forms.
Top with more grated cheese and serve.
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