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Simple Cacio e Pepe Pasta
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Important tip: Add the Pecorino when the heat is off so the cheese doesn't clump. ๐
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Beginner-friendly
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Save recipeIngredients
- 200 gSpaghetti
- 100 gPecorino Romano, finely grated
- 1 tspCracked black pepper
- Salt for the cooking water
Instructions
- 1Cook the pasta in water with a little salt until almost al dente. Reserve one cup of the cooking water.
- 2Toast the black pepper in a large pan for about half a minute. Add about half a cup of the pasta water.
- 3Transfer the pasta to the pan and cook for another minute, stirring.
- 4Turn off the heat and wait about half a minute. Gradually add the cheese while stirring vigorously, along with a little more pasta water as needed.
- 5Stir until a smooth and creamy sauce forms and serve immediately.
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