Family spaghetti cacio e pepe
This timeless Roman pasta dish creates a luxuriously silky sauce with just grated Pecorino Romano cheese and pasta water. Freshly ground black pepper adds a warm, pungent kick that perfectly complements the savoury cheese. Serve immediately while piping hot for the best creamy texture.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil60 ml
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil and pepper in a large frying pan over a low heat.
- 3
Drain the pasta, reserving about 200ml/7fl oz cooking water.
- 4
Add the pasta and water to the frying pan and increase the heat. Once the pasta is bubbling, scatter over the pecorino. Leave for 1 minute to melt then stir vigorously until the spaghetti is coated. Divide between bowls and serve immediately.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 213 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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