Incredible Cacio e Pepe Recipe: This 15-Minute Cacio e Pepe Recipe Tastes Like It's Straight Outta Rome by Donna John

Americans have mac and cheese. The Romans have cacio e pepe ("cheese and pepper"). I was lucky enough to eat this dish in Rome a few years ago. There are no words. This easy cacio e pepe recipe is on the table in 15 minutes.

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 to 3

Ingredients

• 6 ounces spaghetti noodles
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup grated Pecorino cheese

Here’s how you make it:

1. Cook the spaghetti in salted water until it’s firm, not tender. Drain and reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
2. While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet. Add the pepper and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
3. Add in about a 1/2 cup of pasta water and bring to a simmer. Add remaining butter and pasta. Reduce heat to low and add Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted. Add Pecorino cheese, remove pan from heat and stir until cheese melts (use tongs).
4. Add a little more pasta water, if needed.
5. Pour into a large pasta serving bowl and top with a sprinkling of cheese. Serve immediately.
   

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