Pasta

Cacio e Pepe

Three ingredients, one glossy, peppery classic.

Time20 minutes
Serves2
LevelEasy

What you need

Titanium Saucepan
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Ingredients

Pasta

Sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring well-salted water to a boil in your Apex Saucepan and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving a cup of starchy water.

  2. 2

    Toast the cracked pepper in the dry pan over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add a ladle of pasta water and let it simmer briefly.

  4. 4

    Off the heat, whisk in the grated Pecorino with a splash of pasta water until a smooth, glossy sauce forms.

  5. 5

    Add the drained pasta and toss vigorously, loosening with more pasta water until creamy.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with extra pepper and Pecorino.