Easy Pappardelle Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e pepe is a comforting and tasty pasta dish. This dish is easy to make, comes together in 15 minutes and requires only 4 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 200 grams pappardelle or other dry, long pasta
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano grated
- 1 tsp black peppercorns coarsely ground
- 1/2 cup pasta water more as needed
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, add the papardelle and cook until al dente.
- In a bowl, combine the grated cheese and ground pepper using a spoon.
- Using a pair of tongs, drain the pasta, add it to the bowl of cheese and pepper.
- Scoop pasta water and add to the bowl.
- Toss until the cheese is melted and achieved the consistency of a sauce that is not too thick and not too thin.
- Top with more cheese and pepper then serve immediately.