Cacio e pepe pasta

Cacio e pepe pasta

The ultra-simple Roman classic: pecorino, black pepper and pasta cooking water.

25minPrep 10minCooking 15min 4 servings🟡 MediumINDUCTIONVegetarian
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Indicative estimate based on ingredients and portions; not an official Nutri-Score calculation.
~520 cal/serving (indicative)

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the spaghetti in a pan of lightly salted water on induction.

    🌡 100°C10 min🔧 casserole induction
  2. 2

    Toast the pepper in a large frying pan, then add a ladle of cooking water.

  3. 3

    Mix the grated pecorino with a little warm cooking water to make a cream.

  4. 4

    Drain the pasta al dente into the pan, remove from the heat and gradually stir in the pecorino cream.

    3 min🔧 poêle induction

    💡 Avoid high heat when adding the cheese.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the cheese form lumps?
Too much heat makes the proteins coagulate; mix off the heat with warm pasta water.
How should this recipe be stored?
Promptly refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and reheat them thoroughly when appropriate for the recipe.

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