Spaghetti Cacio Pepe

Dietary	Vegetarian
Chef	That's Amore Cheese
Course	Main
Servings	4 people

 

Ingredients

• 500g spaghetti ⠀
• 1 tbsp freshly crushed black pepper ⠀
• 150g That’s Amore Buffalotto, grated ⠀
• 75g That’s Amore Grated Local Parmesan

Instructions

Bring a medium size pot of salted water to the boil.
Add spaghetti and cook until 2 mins before al dente.
Bring a large pan to medium heat and add black pepper. Toast for 1 minute or until aroma is released. Swirl pan to prevent pepper from burning.
Add a ladle of starchy pasta water to the pan and mix until creamy in texture.
Add cooked spaghetti to the pan without discarding the pasta water.
Toss on a low heat until pasta is coated and cooked.
Meanwhile, add ½ cup of pasta water, Buffalotto and Parmesan into a bowl and mix to create a creamy sauce.
Add cheese sauce to pasta. Toss until silky and pasta is coated. Add a splash more pasta water if needed.
Plate up and sprinkle with Parmesan and black pepper. Serve immediately.