Cacio e Pepe

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by: Luke, Laura, Lilah (grade 2), and Charlotte (K) Goldworm

When we went to Rome last year, cacio e pepe quickly became a family favorite. We ate it almost every meal! When we came home we started making it to remind us of our trip and now it is a weekly staple.

Source: Epicurious

Ingredients

6 oz Pasta
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
3 T butter
a little more than 1 cup Parmesan cheese
salt

Recipe Steps

  1. Cool pasta, drain, reserving 3/4 cup of cooking water .
  2. Melt 2 T of the butter in a large skillet and then add pepper and sauté, swirling the pan, for about 1 min.
  3. Add about 1/2 cup of cooling water to pan and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add pasta and remaining butter.
  5. Add Parmesan, and stir for a few minutes, until cheese melts and combines with liquid to form a smooth sauce on pasta.