Cacio e Pepe Lactose-free
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Cacio e Pepe Lactose-free
21 minutes total
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
Serves 4
| 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. |
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.
- Ground black pepper
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.
- Pecorino
- olive oil
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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Tip
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.