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Cacio e Pepe

Enjoy a rich yet simple to make pasta dish from Chef Joe Bonavita.

Joe Bonavita

30 Minutes
2 Servings
Easy
Ingredients
  • 4 quarts water
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 6 ounces strozzapreti, or pasta of your choice
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup finely grated Grana Padano
  • cup finely grated Pecorino Romano
  • Espelette pepper to taste
  • cup finely chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
    1.

    Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a 8-quart Stainless Clad Stock Pot fitted with the Pasta Insert. Season generously with salt, until the liquid tastes like the sea. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just before al dente. Drain, reserving ¾ cup pasta cooking liquid.

    2.

    While the pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a 3 QT Saucier over medium heat. Add the black pepper and cook, swirling pan, until toasted, about 1 minute.

    3.

    Add ½ cup pasta cooking liquid to Saucier and bring to a simmer. Toss in the cooked pasta and remaining tablespoon of butter. Reduce heat to very low and add Grana Padano, stirring until thoroughly melted.

    4.

    Remove pan from heat and add the Pecorino, stirring until cheese melts, sauce coats the pasta, and pasta is al dente. If the sauce seems dry, add more pasta cooking liquid.

    5.

    Garnish with chopped chives and espelette pepper.