Cacio e Pepe

  • Servings: 6
  • Cook Time: 25 mins

An Italian classic pasta side dish — "cheese and pepper" with spaghetti

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INGREDIENTS:

12 ozSan Giorgio® Spaghetti
2 cupsRomano cheese, freshly grated
3 Tbspsunsalted butter
coarse salt
freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and reserve 3/4 cup cooking water.
  2. Return cooking water to the pot and place over low heat. Add 1¾ cups cheese, butter, a generous amount of freshly ground pepper and whisk until cheese and butter have melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. When cheese is melted and smooth, add pasta back to pot, toss and heat through.
  4. Season to taste with salt (and more pepper if needed) and serve sprinkled with remaining cheese.