Pasta with cheese and pepper (Cacio e pepe) is a classic Roman dish. One of the oldest pastes. It was born not as a result of any gastronomic delights, but out of necessity. Roman shepherds, during long runs of flocks, took with them only those products that could be stored for a long time. So they always had macaroni, pepper, and hard cheese. It is from these three ingredients (plus a little sleight of hand) that the amazing Cacio e pepe is prepared.
Cook Time | 20 minutes |
Servings |
Ingredients
- 200 gram Spaghetti
- 50 gram Parmesan
- 1,5 teaspoon Black pepper
- Salt to taste
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Take a ladle of water from the spaghetti pot and pour it into the pan. Reduce the heat and leave. If the water evaporates, add a little more.It is important to take water from under the spaghetti. The fact is that during cooking, the pasta gives up some of its starch. Thus, the water acquires adhesive properties. Therefore, in all sauces and other things, it is better to take water from under the cooked spaghetti.