Have you ever wanted to make an authentic Italian dish like cacio e pepe? The good news is that you don’t need to be a trained chef or have access to a top-notch Italian grocery store to make this classic Roman dish. In this article, you’ll learn the simple steps for making a delicious, restaurant-quality cacio e pepe at home, using just three ingredients and 30 minutes.
Cacio e pepe has been around since at least the 14th century, when it was a favorite of Roman shepherds who needed a cheap and easy meal. Now, it is one of the most beloved pasta dishes in Italy, and all you need to make it are some pasta, cheese, and pepper. With these few ingredients and some easy-to-follow steps, you could have a homemade Italian feast in no time!
Ingredients
1 lb thin pasta, spaghetti or angel hair
2 tsp cracked black pepper
1 3/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
Method
Cook pasta in salted water till al dente.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add pepper and saute for 1-2 minutes.
Add 1 cup of pasta water to the skillet, then drain pasta, reserving another 1/2 cup of water.
Transfer pasta to the skillet and mix with the pepper sauce.
Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese mix well so the cheese becomes creamy, adheres to the pasta and no clumps remain. Add more pasta water, 1 tbsp at a time if necessary.
Transfer pasta to plates, top with remaining cheese, and serve.
