Cacio e Pepe
If you've seen the movie Chef and drooled as the main character fixed a simple pasta dish for Scarlett Johansson that made her go all swoony and moony for him, you'll enjoy making --and devouring--this very similar recipe.
Ingredients
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 pound spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese finely grated, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the spaghetti. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 9 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the black pepper and toast until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add 2 tablespoons of pasta water to the skillet with the pepper, then add the butter. Stir until the butter melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet. Toss with the sauce to coat.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and toss until the cheese melts and the sauce coats the spaghetti evenly.
- Serve immediately, topped with additional grated cheese and black pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 232mgFiber: 3g
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