Pasta

What is Cacio e pepe?

Pronounced /KAH-choh eh PEH-peh/

Definition

Cacio e pepe is a Roman pasta dish of pecorino cheese, black pepper and starchy pasta water.

Emulsifying the cheese with pasta water is the whole trick.

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