Cacio e Pepe

You may have already binged on all your quarantine snacks, but if you’ve stocked up on pantry staples, odds are you’ve got a box or two of dried pasta on hand.

 
Cacio e Pepe

If you also happen to have olive oil (or butter), black pepper & Parmesan cheese, you’ve got the makings for Cacio e Pepe, a fancy name for a really simple pasta dish.

Cacio e Pepe

This ‘cheese & pepper’ pasta is so simple and flavorful. It uses minimal ingredients and comes together in no time, making it perfect for a quick quarantine lunch or dinner. (Never thought we’d be uttering that phrase, but here we are.) A big bowl of pasta and a glass of wine can do wonders to soothe an uneasy mind.

Cacio e Pepe

We’re all in uncharted territory here, so look for comfort where you can, enjoy a simple meal and do what you can to protect yourself and the people you love. We’ll get through this together…from a safe distance!

Cacio e Pepe
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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe

Prep time: Cook time: 20 MTotal time: 20 M
A fancy name for a simple, comforting plate of pasta, speckled with cracked black pepper & cheese.

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz. pasta
  • 2-3 tbsp. olive oil (or butter)
  • 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (or more) grated romano (or parmesan) cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • *Reserved pasta water

Instructions:

  1. Boil pasta to al dente in salted water and drain, reserving about 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Add 1/4 of the reserved pasta water back to the pot.
  3. Add oil (or butter), cracked black pepper, cheese and a couple pinches of kosher salt and stir until pasta is coated.
  4. Add more pasta water as needed. Sauce should be light and slightly creamy.
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Cacio e Pepe
 

Hi, hungry friends! We’re Ashley & Sean, Louisiana natives with a big love of food! We’re a husband and wife dynamic duo who film & photograph people, places & food for a living. Craft Chew is our food photography playground, inspired by our love of tasty chews, craft brews, and a little nod to our furry pup, Chewy! Thanks for stopping by!