Cacio E Pepe
A classic Italian dish that beautifully showcases simplicity, featuring spaghetti, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper, all ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Spaghetti Cooked until al dente
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese Freshly grated
- 2 tbsp Butter Melted in the skillet
- to taste Black pepper Freshly cracked
- to taste Salt For pasta water
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Be sure to reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss it to coat in the melted butter.
- Gradually sprinkle in the Pecorino Romano cheese while tossing the spaghetti continuously to create a rich, creamy sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, slowly add some of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Finish the dish with a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners and can be customized with protein or vegetables.