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Cacio e Pepe

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Author Vincenzo's Plate

Equipment

  • Medium sized deep bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large pot (for boiling pasta)
  • Pasta strainer

Ingredients

  • 300 grams Fresh Tagliolini or spaghetti chitarra
  • 300 grams Pecorino Romano grated
  • Pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil EVOO
  • Salt
  • 5 L water

Instructions

  • Boil the water on the stove in a large pot.
  • Add 200g Pecorino Romano to a bowl, along with 2 tablespoons of hot water and a drizzle of EVOO.
  • Stir well using a whisk and once it has thickened, add another 2 tablespoons of hot water. Mix it again and sprinkle some freshly ground pepper over the top.
  • Once this has been mixed through, wait for the water to come to a boil and cook the pasta until it is al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, add one more tablespoon of hot water from the pot to the creamy mixture and whisk it through so it becomes smooth and creamy.
  • When the pasta is ready, strain it well and add it to the bowl. Add 100g of Pecorino, a sprinkle of pepper, a small drizzle of EVOO and finally, just a touch of water.
  • Mix it really well so the cream covers each strand of pasta.
  • E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate….Enjoy!