Cacio e Pepe, literally means "cheese and pepper", is a simple yet flavorful recipe that only requires 4 ingredients - pasta, pecorino romano cheese, black pepper and salt. This dish is so easy to make and it is so good!
Cacio e Pepe
| Prep Time | 15 mins |
| Cooking Time | 15 mins |
| Total Time | 30 mins |
| Yield Size | 2 servings |
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
| Ingredients | QTY | UOM |
| Dolce Vita Spaghetti 3 Pasta | 150 | g |
| Ground Black Pepper | 2 | tsp |
| Garlic Chili | 2 | tbsp |
| Mazza Pecorino Romano Cheese | 50 | g |
| As much needed: pasta water |
STEPS:
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Cook pasta noodles 1 minute less than the packaging instructions; drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water.
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On a medium sized bowl, add the garlic chili and grated pecorino. Mix until thick and well combined. Add in 2 tbsp of pasta water. Mix well and set a side.
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Using a medium sized pan, toast the black pepper on low heat until fragrant.
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Add in the remaining pasta water and bring to a simmer. Add in the pasta and toss.
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Add in the garlic chili and pecorino mixture. Toss until the pasta noodles are well coated with the sauce.
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Transfer onto a plate. Top with more garlic chili and finely grated pecorino. Serve warm. Enjoy!
