
Very easy
Cacio e Pepe
4 minutes
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
518 cal.
Per serving
Ingredients for 1

100 g
Pasta (spaghetti)

40 g
Pecorino Romano

1/4 tsp
Black pepper (ground)
Utensils
Stovetop, Pot (small), Frying pan
recipe
- Step 1
In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta 'al dente' according to package instructions. Once cooked through, reserve a small ladle of cooking water per person before draining the pasta. - Step 2
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the crushed black pepper & sauté for 30 sec to 1 min, stirring constantly. - Step 3
Deglaze with the reserved pasta water & continue cooking for 1-2 min. - Step 4
Add in the pasta & grated pecorino cheese. Continue cooking while stirring for 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened. - Step 5
Serve the Cacio e pepe pasta ion a plate. Top with grated pecorino, if you still have some. Re-season to taste & enjoy !