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Three ingredients. One pot. Ten minutes. Cacio e Pepe (cheese and pepper) is the ultimate proof that simple is better. The secret? It’s all in the technique\u2014turning pecorino and pasta water into a silky, creamy sauce without a single lump. Master this, and you’re basically Roman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 2 as a meal, 4 as a side.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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6 oz (170g) spaghetti, tonnarelli, or any long pasta<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1\u00bd tbsp whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed (not pre-ground)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Salt (just for pasta water)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Note:<\/strong> No parmesan. No cream. Pecorino or nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Boil Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt it well (tastes like the sea).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Toast Pepper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a cold pan, toast crushed pepper over medium heat for 1\u20132 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Cook Pasta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Add pasta to boiling water. Cook until al dente (1 minute less than box says).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reserve 1\u00bd cups of starchy pasta water before draining.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Make the Sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Return toasted pepper to the pan. Add drained pasta plus \u00bd cup reserved water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cook on medium heat, tossing vigorously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Off heat, gradually sprinkle in cheese while tossing constantly. Add more pasta water a splash at a time until a creamy, glossy sauce forms (not clumpy).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Serve Immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Twirl into warm bowls. Extra pepper and cheese on top. Eat now. Pasta waits for no one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prep Time:<\/strong> 2 min | Cook Time:<\/strong> 10 min | Total:<\/strong> 12 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yield:<\/strong> 2 main servings | Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium (technique matters)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Don’t.<\/strong> Cacio e Pepe does not reheat (cheese seizes, sauce breaks). Make only what you’ll eat immediately. Leftovers? Cold pasta salad with a drizzle of olive oil is your only rescue option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cheese. Pepper. Pasta. That’s it. No cream. No butter cheating. Just silky, peppery, cheesy heaven that tastes like Rome in a bowl.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[34,30,29,32,33,35,31],"class_list":["post-35","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-3-ingredient-pasta","tag-authentic-cacio-e-pepe","tag-cacio-e-pepe","tag-cheese-and-pepper-pasta","tag-easy-pasta-recipe","tag-italian-comfort-food","tag-roman-pasta"],"yoast_head":"\n
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