Cacio E Pepe

Pasta coated in a creamy and peppery sauce that comes together in a matter of minutes. This classic Italian dish is a cinch to make and has less than 5 ingredients! Fun fact- Cacio e Pepe translates to ”Pepper and Cheese” Ciao!

1 Package Fresh pasta- I use either Linguine or Fettuccine

4 T Butter

1-2 T Freshly Cracked Black Pepper depending on preferred spice level- I use a medium course grind and about 1 1/4 T

1 1/2 C Parmigiano Reggiano- freshly grated

In a medium saucepot, bring 5 cups of lightly salted water to a boil

Add in pasta and cook according to directions on package

While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large sauté pan on med low heat

Add in pepper and mix to combine

Once pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 C pasta water and drain pasta- Do Not Rinse

Add water to sauté pan and bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly

Remove from heat and add pasta

Immediately add half of the cheese and stir vigorously until completely combined

Add remainder of cheese and stir again until completely combined

Salt to taste

Twirl pasta on a plate

Garnish with freshly cracked pepper

Enjoy!