CLASSIC CHEESE AND PEPPER SPAGHETTI (CACIO E PEPE)

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This classic dish can be put together with just five ingredients: salt, spaghetti, olive oil, peppercorns and Parmesan.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns, plus coarsely ground for garnish
2 1/2 cups grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the pasta cooking water.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppercorns and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the pasta and 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water and toss to combine. Slowly add the Parmesan and stir until the pasta is coated. Adjust the consistency with a little more of the reserved water if needed and season with salt to taste and garnish with more Parmesan and coarsely ground pepper if desired.

Sokei Okwudili
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Chibuike Wisdom
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I've never made cacio e pepe before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out delicious!


Mr_ ahsan36
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Niaz Ali Mangi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Sherrolyn Bautista
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This is my favorite pasta recipe. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Michael Perez
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I've made this recipe many times and it always turns out great. It's a simple dish, but the flavors are amazing.


Baba Khan
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This pasta dish is a classic for a reason. It's delicious and always a crowd-pleaser.


Jan Visagie
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Binod Majhi
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so simple, but the flavors are amazing.


Taylor Buford
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


TANDY OBIOHA
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This pasta dish is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of cheese and pepper, and the lemon zest really adds a nice touch.


Asif Khaliq
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a simple dish, but the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Elvis Savage
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are just as good the next day.


Riaz Alie
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a huge success! My husband and I both loved it. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Umerii Malik
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This pasta dish is amazing! The cheese and pepper combination is perfect, and the addition of the lemon zest really brightens up the flavor.


Preetam Sejuwal
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times for my friends and family, and they all love it too.


Kamaleedo Adeshina
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfect, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.