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Cacio e Pepe
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Brief Description
Literally \"cheese and pepper\", this minimalist cacio e pepe recipe is like a stripped-down mac and cheese.
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Main Ingredient
pasta
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Category: Pasta
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 10 min(s)
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Cook Time: 20 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Notes:
Cheese can get clumpy. Keep sufficient heat and liquid to make it mix in smoothly.
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Posted By: rachelwalker
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Posted On: Aug 14, 2020
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- - Kosher salt
- 6 ounces - pasta (such as egg tagliolini, bucatini, or spaghetti)
- 3 tablespoons - unsalted butter, cubed, divided
- 1 teaspoons - freshly cracked black pepper
- 3/4 cups - finely grated Grana Padano or Parmesan
- 1/3 cups - finely grated Pecorino
Directions:
Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a 5-qt. pot. Season with salt; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes before tender. Drain, reserving ¾ cup pasta cooking water.
Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pepper and cook, swirling pan, until toasted, about 1 minute.
Add ½ cup reserved pasta water to skillet and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and remaining butter. Reduce heat to low and add Grana Padano, stirring and tossing with tongs until melted. Remove pan from heat; add Pecorino, stirring and tossing until cheese melts, sauce coats the pasta, and pasta is al dente. (Add more pasta water if sauce seems dry.) Transfer pasta to warm bowls and serve.
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