Cacio e Pepe is one of the most basic and simple pastas. Only a few ingredients are needed yet it has complex and rich flavors. Simplicity at its best!
Cacio e Pepe
Ingredients
1lb Bucatini or other long pasta
12oz Butter
4C Fresh and finely grated pecorino romano plus more for finished dish
Cracked Black Pepper
Directions
Fill a pot with water, salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta and stir occasionally to avoid pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Reserve all the pasta water.
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add freshly cracked pepper to the butter and cook, swirling pan, until toasted, about 1 minute. Reduce heat and add cooked pasta with 1 cup of pasta water. Remove pan from heat and add cheese, stirring and tossing until melted. Add additional pasta water until you find your desired consistency. The sauce should cling to the pasta and be creamy but not watery. Plate and sprinkle with additional pecorino romano and pepper.
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