Prep:  5 minutes
Cook:  10-12 minutes
Serves:  4
Average: 3.2 (20 votes)
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Recipe by: Western Star
Authentic Cacio e Pepe pasta recipe. This traditional Italian cheese and pepper pasta recipe is an easy dinner idea that is ready in 20 minutes or less.

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Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Ingredients:
Method:
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook spaghetti according to packet instructions. When pasta is almost cooked carefully get a cup full of boiling cooking water into a jug or mug and set aside
  2. When pasta is nearly ready, melt butter in a large pan over low heat. Once cooked, add drained pasta, reserved pasta water, grated cheeses and a generous grinding of black pepper (about 1 tsp) and season to taste with salt. Mix together gently until pasta is coated. Serve immediately
Tips & Hints:
  • Serve alongside a simple rocket salad.
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I’m vegetarian
Baeseonn
2 years 10 months ago
Mmmm, good I'll try to cook a lot more and I’m Mongolian