Creamy Cacio e pepe Pasta with Chili Flakes & Thyme
Creamy Cacio e pepe Pasta with Chili Flakes & Thyme
30 minutes total
Ready in under 30 minutes with less than 10 ingredients, this easy cheesy cacio e pepe recipe diverts from tradition with the addition of chili flakes and fresh aromatic thyme.
The secret to the perfect cacio e pepe recipe is reserved pasta water which melts the cheese and imparts starch to the sauce. This allows for a delicate creamy sauce that binds perfectly to al dente Al Bronzo Spaghetti pasta.
Cheese Pasta Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Al Bronzo Spaghetti pasta |
| 3 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Clove garlic, minced |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon chili flakes |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon Black pepper |
| 6 | Sprigs thyme, divided |
| 1 | Cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
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
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season it lightly with sea salt, cook pasta one minute less than package directions; reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté garlic, olive oil, chili flakes and 4 sprigs of thyme. When the oil starts frying add 2/3 cup pasta cooking water and bring to a simmer.
Step 3
Toss pasta with thyme mixture over high heat for one minute. Turn off heat, discard sprigs of thyme, stir in black pepper, cheese and 1/3 cup of reserved cooking water. Mix well until well combined.
Step 4
Finish with more black pepper and garnish with thyme leaves over the top.
Al Bronzo Spaghetti Pasta
Barilla Al Bronzo Spaghetti pasta is made with the highest quality durum wheat, and is expertly crafted using innovative micro-engraved bronze dies for a robust texture and an extraordinary sauce grip.
- Shape Spaghetti
- Cook time 11–12 mins
- Pack size 14.1 oz
- Range Al Bronzo Pasta