Cacio e Pepe
Here at Cocavo We love this simple Cacio e Pepe Recipe.
It requires only 5 ingredients! It’s also really quick & easy to make & packs a ton of flavour.
What is Cacio e Pepe?
Cacio e Pepe is a Roman pasta dish that translates to “cheese and pepper”. The simple dish consists of spaghetti, black pepper and Pecorino Romano with a little Turmeric Oil for added health and appearance.
Ingredients
Spaghetti, Turemric Oil, Black Pepper, Black Pepper Oil, Peccorino Cheese or the cheese of your choice.
Method
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Reserve some pasta water and cool slightly.
- Drain pasta in a colander.
- Place skillet (or same pot used to cook pasta) over medium heat and add pasta back into pot.
- Add reserved pasta water and a little Turmeric Oil
- Toss together.
- Add grated cheese and black pepper and continue to toss together until sauce comes together and is smooth and creamy.
- Top with more grated cheese & a drizzle of Black Pepper Oil – serve.
Cacio e Pepe Variations
- Pecorino Romano is a hard, Italian sheep’s milk cheese. It has sharp, rich nutty flavor, making it the perfect cheese for this simple pasta dish. If you don’t have it or can’t find it Parmigiano-Reggiano is a totally acceptable alternative.
- Make this recipe gluten free by swapping out your favorite gluten free pasta.
- Add a protein to the pasta like steamed mussles or grilled chicken.
- Keep it vegetarian friendly, but bulk it up with some vegetables like steamed peas, beans or capsicum.
- Bring some heat to the dish with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
