Quick and easy Recipe

A nice cacio e pepe recipe is based on simplicity. Every step of this dish is straightforward, with the only bit of effort required to grate the cheese.

Ingredients:

• 70g Pecorino or Parmesan cheese finely grated
• Pasta (2 person portion)
• 3 cups of pasta water
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

• Cook the pasta until it’s al dente.
• In a bowl with grated cheese, add 2 cups of pasta water and mix it well.
• Heat a pan over medium and lightly toast the black pepper until it gives off a subtle, fragrance.
• Add 1 cup of pasta water to the pan before adding the cooked pasta.
• Pour the grated cheese with pasta water mixture and continue to stir it well.

If you like a little spice, feel free to sprinkle some chili flakes on the pasta.