Cacio e Pepe

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Sometimes simple is best...

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Serves 4

15 minutes

Ingredients

Pasta (Pici, Bucatini or similar) 400g

Parmesan 75g

Pecorino 75g

Black pepper (freshly ground) 8g

Butter 30g

Method

1. Finely grate the parmesan and pecorino and add to a food processor with 8 tablespoons of water. Blitz into a smooth paste, adding more water if needed.

2. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

3. In a large saucepan melt the butter and add the freshly ground pepper to it. Gently fry the pepper for a couple of minutes to release the aromas.

4. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it but reserve some of the pasta water.

5. Add the pasta to the pepper and butter mixture and toss to combine.

6. Add the cheese paste to the pasta, stirring vigorously and gradually add small amounts of the starchy pasta water. It should form a smooth, creamy sauce that evenly coats the pasta.

7. Serve immediately - eat and enjoy!