The Incredible 4 Ingredient Cacio E Pepe Pasta.
How to make one of the world’s easiest & quickest pasta dishes. This cacio e pepe recipe is seriously amazing & tastes incredibly delicious. Follow the easy steps & instructions to create this dish yourself & I can guarantee this will make your mouth water with every bite you take. Best of all, this dish only requires 4 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 450g (15.8oz) - Spaghetti
- 1 Tbsp (50 Cracks) - Black Pepper
- 1 ¾ Cups (160g) - Pecorino Romano Cheese, Freshly Grated
- Seasoning To Taste
Instructions
- Place a large pot of water over high heat, bring to a boil & generously season with sea salt flakes. Add spaghetti & cook as per the packet instructions.
- Place a pan onto the stovetop over medium heat. Add in the cracked black pepper & gently toast for 45 seconds. Add in ½ of a cup of the pasta water & gently simmer until the pasta is aldente. (Add in more water if it starts to evaporate).
- Once the pasta is cooked, turn both the pan & pot off the heat. Add the pasta straight from the pot into the pan (bringing some of the water over is fine). Add in the cheese, toss to combine. Add in small amounts of extra pasta water to obtain your desired creamy consistency (see video for recommendations).
- Serve in bowls or plates, grate over fresh pecorino romano cheese & season with cracked black pepper. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Cacio E Pepe Pasta Storage Instructions
Store the pasta in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months, both in an airtight container.
Cacio E Pepe Pasta Reheating Instructions
Place the pasta in a pan over medium-high heat and gently mix until hot to reheat. Alternatively, reheat it in the microwave in bursts.
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