cacio e pepe

Name: CACIO E PEPE
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) spaghetti or pasta of your choice; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoon(s) coarse black pepper; - salt to taste

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Aug 24, 2015

I borrowed this easy recipe from a magazine in the hospital lounge last week. I thought it sounded a lot like my favorite dish at The Olde Spaghetti Factory, Browned Butter and Mizithra Cheese. Photo: Pinterest 08-25-15

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti or pasta of your choice
1/2 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
- salt to taste

How To Make cacio e pepe

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Set aside.

Step 2

In another large pot or skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook until the butter starts to bubble, about 1 minute.
Step 3

Add 3 cups Parmesan cheese, the reserved pasta water, the salt and pepper.
Step 4

Add the cooked pasta and toss well to combine. Serve topped with additional grated Parmesan if desired.
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