Cacio e pepe is one of my FAV pasta dishes! We ate it everyday in Rome (2x a day tbh) Give it a try and let me know what you think! 🍝
Materials
1lbpastaI used paccheri but cacio e pepe is often used with bucatini or spaghetti
2tbspunsalted butter
1/4colive oil
1cgrated pecorino romano
1/2cshredded parmigiano Reggiano
Coarsely ground pepperabout 2 tsp
Reserve 1 c of starchy pasta water.
Instructions
Drop your pasta in salted boiling water. Cook to al dente. While it cooks, grind your black pepper into a pan at medium low heat. Move it around the pan and let it toast up for a min. Add your olive oil and butter. Add your cooked pasta and turn off the heat. Add your cheese and pasta water in batches and combine until you get a nice silky sauce that coats the pasta evenly. enjoy 😋