Cacio e Pepe

Name: Cacio e Pepe
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 pound spaghetti; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, grated; Freshly cracked black pepper; 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan or pecorino, plus more for serving; Minced fresh or dried parsley, for serving

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Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

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Kosher salt

1 pound spaghetti

6 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, grated

Freshly cracked black pepper

1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan or pecorino, plus more for serving

Minced fresh or dried parsley, for serving

Directions

Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt lightly. Add the pasta and cook until not quite al dente and still quite chewy, 5 to 6 minutes. Reserve 2 cups of the pasta water, then drain.
Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When melted, add the garlic and 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water and bring to a simmer. Grind in a generous amount of pepper. Add the pasta and remaining 3 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the pasta start to simmer. Begin adding the Parmesan a handful at a time, tossing the pasta with each addition and adding more pepper if desired. Remove from the heat and continue to toss the pasta until well coated, thinning with the extra pasta water if needed. Taste and add more pepper if desired. Divide among bowls and garnish with the parsley. Serve with more Parmesan on the side.