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Cacio e peppe

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 -4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb of bucatini pasta or spaghetti will work too
  • 2 cups of finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 tbsp of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and generously season with salt (should taste like the sea). Add pasta and begin to cook according to package
  • Meanwhile, add 1 1/2 cups of freshly grated pecorino, along with the black pepper, to a serving dish of your choice. Working quickly, being to ladle in about a cup of the boiling pasta water on top of the cheese/pepper. Use a whisk, or the back of a wooden spoon, to vigorously whisk together the boiling water and cheese to create a smooth creamy sauce. (if the sauce is too thick, add more cooking liquid, about a tablespoon at a time).
  • When the pasta is done cooking, reserve an extra cup of the cooking water before draining pasta.
  • Add cooked pasta to the serving dish and gently toss together with the creamy sauce and a cup of arugula
  • Top with additional pecorino and black pepper before serving.
  • Enjoy!