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Buca's Cacio e Pepe

5 mins Prep Time

10 mins Cook Time

Ingredients

  • 125g spaghetti

  • 45g Pecorino Romano

  • 3g black pepper

  • 10g olive oil

  • Salt, to taste

Directions

8 Steps

  • Step 1

    Bring pot of salted water to a boil.

  • Step 2

    Add pasta, and cook spaghetti until 2 minutes before al dente.

  • Step 3

    While pasta is cooking, add olive oil to medium/high heat pan.

  • Step 4

    Add fresh cracked black pepper, and toast until aromatic.

  • Step 5

    Add pasta to the pan, along with 6 oz of the pasta water for 1-2 minutes.

  • Step 6

    Turn heat off, and slowly add pecorino cheese while tossing the pasta in the pan.

  • Step 7

    Adjust using pasta water as needed, until the sauce is thick and creamy.

  • Step 8

    Plate, garnish with cheese, and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 125g spaghetti

  • 45g Pecorino Romano

  • 3g black pepper

  • 10g olive oil

  • Salt, to taste

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Pasta Recipe

Cacio e Pepe Recipe

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