Cacio e Pepe

A classic dish of Rome Italy. This dish is so simple to make and the following recipe and method is very authentic. It will take minutes to make and for a Monday night diner, this is perfect.

You’ll need:

• 1-lb spaghetti
• 1 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
• 2 cups of pasta water
• 1/4 cup coarsely grated black pepper
• Salt

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook your pasta
2. When done reserve 2 cups of the pasta water and strain the pasta
3. Place the pasta in a large bowl with one cup of the pasta water and let it sit for 2 minutes to allow the pasta to cool a little, this will make it easier to mix in the cheese without it melting too fast
4. After 2 min mix the cheese and pepper into the pasta
5. Mixing the pasta can be done at the table which makes for a great presentation
6. Top with more grated cheese and pepper to taste

Cacio e Pepe a Roman simple delicious pasta dish.

Daniel Mancini

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