Cacio e Pepe Lactose-free

Name: Cacio e Pepe Lactose-free
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Spaghetti; 100ml Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ½ cup grated Lactose Free Pecorino Romano cheese; TIP Salt and coarsely ground black pepper; ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS; TIP This traditional recipe from Lazio is also excellent with spaghetti and spaghetti alla chitarra.

21 minutes

Dairy Free

Cacio e Pepe is a classic Roman pasta dish that has become popular worldwide. However, the traditional recipe includes Pecorino Romano cheese, making it unsuitable for those who are lactose intolerant. Here, we will provide a lactose-free Cacio e Pepe recipe that uses lactose-free Pecorino Romano cheese and is just as delicious as the original.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1Box Barilla^® Spaghetti

100mlExtra-virgin olive oil

1½ cup grated Lactose Free Pecorino Romano cheese

TIPSalt and coarsely ground black pepper

ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS

TIPThis traditional recipe from Lazio is also excellent with spaghetti 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

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

Spaghetti

Step 2

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

Step 3

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 4

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. Serve hot.

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Suggestion

With the lactose-free Cacio e Pepe recipe provided, those who are lactose intolerant can still enjoy this classic Italian dish. By using lactose-free Pecorino Romano cheese, you can replicate the flavor and texture of the original recipe without any discomfort. Give it a try and savor the delicious taste of this traditional dish.

Cacio e Pepe Lactose-free