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Authentic Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Recipe, Only 3 Ingredients!

Authentic Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Recipe, Only 3 Ingredients!

Spaghetti with Cheese and Black Pepper is a cheap and easy to make first course with just 3 ingredients: spaghetti, pecorino cheese and black pepper.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course First course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g Spaghetti (14 oz)
  • 300 g Aged Pecorino Romano cheese (11 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons Black pepper freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • Start by bringing water to a boil to cook pasta. Be sure to add less salt so you don't risk over-salty pasta. Don't worry! To give such a taste, there will be pecorino! Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions and prepare to drain them al dente.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Grate pecorino cheese (or buy already grated pecorino cheese, although the traditional recipe says to grate the cheese right now).
  • In a large bowl, add all the freshly ground cheese and black peppercorns.
  • When it's time to drain the al dente pasta, take the pasta with a slotted spoon and add it directly to the bowl with the grated cheese and black pepper.
  • Using a ladle, take some water from the boil and immediately add it to the bowl.
  • Stir quickly so that the cheese melts with the water and forms a thick and fragrant cream.
  • Serve immediately in a flat dish, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and more Pecorino if desired.