Cheese and Pepper Pasta
Cacio e Pepe is a classic Italian pasta dish, delightfully simple, featuring rich Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 200 grams Spaghetti Use high-quality spaghetti for the best texture.
- 100 grams Pecorino Romano cheese, grated Freshly grated for optimal flavor.
- 2 teaspoons Freshly cracked black pepper Use fresh cracked for better taste.
- 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning pasta water.
- as needed cup Pasta water Reserved from cooking pasta.
Instructions
Cooking the pasta
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
Assembling the dish
- In a large bowl, combine the hot spaghetti with grated Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Mix well, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you achieve a creamy sauce.
Serving
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Cacio e Pepe Pasta!
Notes
Cheese and Pepper Pasta is best served fresh and hot. You can garnish it with extra Pecorino Romano cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper. This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or some crusty bread. If you have leftovers, store the pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently, adding water or olive oil if needed.