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Giada De Laurentiis. Cacio E Pepe

Discover the magic of an authentic Roman pasta dish from chef Giada De Laurentiis. Cacio E Pepe is the peak of Italian cuisine. It shows how a few high-quality ingredients can make a dish extraordinary.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt for pasta water
  • Cooking Instructions
  • Boil water in a large pot with generous salt
  • Cook spaghetti until al dente pasta reaches perfect texture
  • Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining
  • Create creamy sauce by mixing cheese and pasta water
  • Toss pasta with sauce and fresh black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pasta pot
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon
  • Grater for Pecorino Romano
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Making the perfect Cacio E Pepe needs careful pasta cooking. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Choose top-notch spaghetti or tonnarelli for the best taste.