Cacio e Pepe: Easy Cheese and Pepper Pasta

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 3/18/2020

Calling for only four ingredients, this easy pasta recipe is adored by Romans as much for its simplicity as its cheesy, comforting goodness.

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (4)

  • 1 pound bucatini or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook bucatini or spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain, reserving ¼ cup cooking water.
  3. In the pot the pasta was cooked in, stir together pasta water and butter until butter melts.
  4. Stir in pasta. Toss with cheese and pepper.

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