RomanItalian
Cacio e Pepe
by JustUs · 17.3K subscribers on YouTube
Classic Roman pasta Cacio e Pepe prepared according to tradition with toasted black pepper, Pecorino Romano, and a touch of lemon zest.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
4 items- Black Peppercorns
- Pecorino Romano
- Picci della Val d'OrciaA type of thick, rustic pasta; substitute with spaghetti or bucatini if unavailable.
- Unwaxed LemonsFor grating zest over the finished dish.
Method
- Toast the black peppercorns in a hot pan until fragrant.
- Grate the Pecorino Romano generously.
- Coarsely grind the toasted peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
- Return the ground pepper to the pan and add hot unsalted water.
- Cook the pasta directly in the pan until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the pasta cool slightly.
- Add the grated Pecorino Romano and a splash of pasta water, then mix vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
- Plate the pasta and finish with a grating of lemon zest.
JustUs
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