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Tonnarelli cacio e pepe (pasta with cheese and pepper)

This is one of the most traditional dishes of the Lazio region. It’s so simple and requires just a few ingredients. It was developed in that area due to the abundance of shepherds in the region who produce Cacio (Roman cheese).

Cheesy chitarra pasta adorned simply with black pepper
Cacio e pepe is just one easy win. Credit: Tammi Kwok

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By Ilaria Paiella

Source: SBS


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  • serves 4 people
  • preparation 30 minutes
  • cooking 10 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • 320 g tonnarelli (long egg pasta)
  • 200 g grated pecorino (Roman cheese)
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 50 g butter
  • 120 g grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water following packet directions. Drain (reserving a little of the water) and return the pasta to the pot.
  2. Add the pecorino, black pepper and butter. Mix well. Add some of the boiled water until a sauce forms. 
  3. Divide among bowls. Top with the parmesan and serve very hot.

Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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