Caccio e Pepe
Caccio E Pepe
Rated 4.2 stars by 5 users
Author:
Olivelle
Servings
8
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Cacio e Pepe, which means "Cheese and Pepper," is a creamy, comforting dish that’s perfect for those nights when your fridge is a little bare. With just a few ingredients, this dish comes together in 10-15 minutes and will leave you feeling full and satisfied. Pair with a fresh salad, and dinner is ready in no time!
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Ingredients
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½ lb Bucatini Pasta
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1 Pasta Rocks
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2 Tbsp Butter
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2 Tbsp Il Cavallino Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 tsps Black Pepper
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½ cup Pecorino Romano, finely grated
Directions
In a large pot bring 4 quarts of water to a roaring boil and season water with Pasta Rock™ following package directions. Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile in a large fry pan set to medium heat, melt butter and add olive oil and pepper. Mix to combine well and let pepper toast slightly. If butter and oil mixture begins to brown remove from heat until pasta is done.
Once the pasta is done cooking, make sure the butter and oil mixture is back on medium heat. Remove the pasta from the pot with tongs and add directly to the butter and oil mixture.
While stirring the pasta, add in the cheese a generous pinch at a time. Once all the cheese is added finish the dish with pasta water to help emulsify the sauce.
Transfer pasta to a plate and serve with a few more cracks of freshly ground pepper and a pinch of pecorino cheese.