Vegan Cacio e pepe
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Vegan Cacio e pepe
21 minutes total
If you're looking for an Italian vegan recipe that's both delicious and easy to make, then try out this vegan cacio e pepe pasta dish. Typically, cacio e pepe is made with pecorino cheese, but this version features a vegan alternative that's just as flavorful.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
320g (11,3 oz) | Barilla® Spaghetti No. 5 |
100 ml | extra-virgin olive oil |
200g | grated Vegan Pecorino Cheese |
to taste | Salt and coarsely ground black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS
This traditional recipe from Lazio is also excellent with bucatini and spaghetti alla chitarra.
Method
Step 1
Here are five easy steps for the perfect vegan cacio e pepe:
Step 2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until it's "al dente."
- Spaghetti
Step 3
In a small pan, toast the coarsely ground black pepper. Add a small cup of cooking water and turn off the heat.
- Ground black pepper
Step 4
In a bowl, mix the vegan pecorino cheese with olive oil and 2 to 3 tablespoons of pasta water. Season it with salt if necessary.
- Vegan Pecorino Cheese
- olive oil
Step 5
Drain the pasta and put it in the pan with pepper and cooking water. Add the cheese mixture off the heat and toss it well.
Step 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
Passive cooking
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