Name: Traditional Cacio e pepe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 320g (11,3 oz) Barilla® Spaghetti No. 5; 100 ml extra-virgin olive oil; 200 g grated Pecorino Romano cheese; to taste Salt and coarsely ground black pepper

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Traditional Cacio e pepe

21 minutes

Classic Blue Box Long Pasta

Pasta cacio e pepe is a simple yet delicious Italian dish that has gained worldwide popularity for its creamy and cheesy flavor. This classic Roman pasta dish is a staple in most Italian households and is perfect for those who want to enjoy a quick and easy meal without sacrificing taste. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best pasta for cacio e pepe, as well as a simple and creamy cacio e pepe recipe. Best Pasta for Cacio e Pepe: To make the perfect cacio e pepe, it's essential to choose the right pasta. The best pasta for cacio e pepe is Spaghetti or bucatini, but you can also use Spaghetti alla chitarra. These pasta shapes are ideal because they can hold the sauce well and provide the perfect balance of texture and flavor.

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Ingredients

4 servings

320g (11,3 oz)Barilla^® Spaghetti No. 5

100 mlextra-virgin olive oil

200 ggrated Pecorino Romano cheese

to tasteSalt and coarsely ground black pepper

ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS

This traditional recipe from Lazio is also excellent with bucatini and spaghetti alla chitarra.

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Here are five easy steps for the perfect cacio e pepe:

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until it's "al dente."

Step 3

In a small pan, toast the coarsely ground black pepper. Add a small cup of cooking water and turn off the heat.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix the Pecorino with the olive oil and 2 to 3 tablespoons of pasta water. Season it with salt if necessary.

Step 5

Drain the pasta and put it in the pan with pepper and cooking water. Add the Pecorino mixture off the heat and toss it well.

Step 6

Serve hot and enjoy!

Spaghetti N°5

Since 1877 Barilla produces semolina pasta with the utmost attention to quality. Indeed, today as then, Barilla selects the best hard grains and carefully monitors all the stages of processing. Because it is only thanks to this care that a pasta is created with the ideal consistency, which best holds the baking and guarantees excellent results in all kinds of preparation.

Shape

Sèaghetti

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

500g

Range

Classic Blue Box

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