How to Make Enjoy Cacio e Pepe at Home: Easy and Delicious!

Hello dear food enthusiasts! Today we will make Cacio e Pepe, one of Rome's classics. Believe me, with this pasta recipe, you'll feel like you're strolling through the streets of Rome. The key to this recipe, made with two main ingredients, is to get the sauce consistency just right. Don't worry, we'll handle it with butter. It's time to step into the kitchen, let's go!

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Enjoy Cacio e Pepe at Home: Easy and Delicious!
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Enjoy Cacio e Pepe at Home: Easy and Delicious! Ingredients 4items
  • 8 ounces bucatini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper (plus more for serving)
  • 2 ounces finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 cup, plus more for serving)
How to Make Enjoy Cacio e Pepe at Home: Easy and Delicious! 5steps
1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente.

2

Meanwhile, heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and black pepper, stirring until the butter melts. Remove the skillet from the heat.

3

Transfer the al dente pasta directly to the skillet with the butter mixture using tongs. Add ⅓ cup of pasta water and stir.

4

Add half of the cheese, stirring well to coat the pasta. Add the remaining cheese and continue stirring. If needed, add a bit more pasta water until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

5

Serve immediately, sprinkling extra black pepper and cheese on top. Enjoy!

Enjoy Cacio e Pepe at Home: Easy and Delicious! Cooking Tips

The moment the cheese meets the sauce, that's the secret of this recipe! You can adjust the consistency by adding pasta water gradually. Remember, freshly ground black pepper enhances the flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to make Enjoy Cacio e Pepe at Home: Easy and Delicious!?
Start to finish, 20 min is enough. Prep: 5 min. Cook: 15 min. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Enjoy Cacio e Pepe at Home: Easy and Delicious!?
You need 4 ingredients, and most are probably already in your kitchen. Here they are: 8 ounces bucatini pasta, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper (plus more for serving), 2 ounces finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 cup, plus more for serving).
What diets is Enjoy Cacio e Pepe at Home: Easy and Delicious! suitable for?
Yes — Enjoy Cacio e Pepe at Home: Easy and Delicious! works for these diets: Keto, Low Carb.
How to make Enjoy Cacio e Pepe at Home: Easy and Delicious!?
It comes together in 5 steps, each one spelled out below. Difficulty level: Medium.

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Gizem T.

3 weeks ago

Tarifi denedim, parmesan ve karabiberin uyumu harika! Evde Roma havası estirdik. 🍝

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Banu C.

3 weeks ago

Cacio e Pepe'nin bu kadar kolay yapılabileceğini hiç düşünmezdim, çok leziz olmuş!

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Ebru M.

3 weeks ago

Karabiber yerine biraz acı biber ekledim, harika bir dokunuş oldu.

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Sibel Ş.

3 weeks ago

Makarnanın suyunu daha az koyarak daha yoğun bir lezzet elde ettim, öneririm.

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Fatma S.

3 weeks ago

Pek yağlı geldi, sanırım bir dahaki sefere daha az yağ kullanacağım.

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Aylin M.

3 weeks ago

Peynir miktarı çok fazla gibi geldi, biraz azaltarak denesem olur mu?

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Merve E.

3 weeks ago

Evde parmesan yoktu, kaşarla denedim gayet güzel oldu.