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Cacio e Pepe
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A classic Italian pasta dish that combines cheese and black pepper to create a creamy, flavorful sauce.
00:25:00 total
Serves 4
medium
Pasta / Noodle Course
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Ingredients
- cold butter - 90 grams
- water - 100 grams
- xanthan gum - watch the video to see (secret ingredient)
- Pecorino Romano cheese - watch the video to see
- black pepper - watch the video to see (toasted)
- pasta - watch the video to see (preferably spaghetti)
- pasta water - as needed
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Start by swirling 30 grams of cold butter in a pan. Add 100 grams of water.
- Add Xanthan Gum: Incorporate xanthan gum as the secret ingredient and whisk in another 60 grams of butter.
- Toast Black Pepper: Toast black pepper in a pan.
- Cook Pasta: Boil the pasta as per package instructions and add it to the pan with toasted black pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add more pasta water in small amounts to achieve a creamy texture.
- Finish with Cheese: Incorporate Pecorino Romano cheese, allowing the steam and tossing to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Cacio e Pepe immediately, ensuring it's creamy and well-combined.
