Authentic Cacio e Pepe Recipe

Name: Authentic Cacio e Pepe Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 ounces pasta spaghetti; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper (plus more); 1 ½ cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated (or Pecorino romano)); 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Cacio e Pepe is proof that simple can be spectacular. With just pasta, cheese, and black pepper, you get a dish that’s quick to make and feels like something you’d order at a cozy Italian bistro. It’s perfect for weeknights when you want something comforting but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen—or when friends show up, and you need an impressive meal fast. Sure, it’s best served fresh, but with how easy and satisfying it is to make, you won’t mind whipping it up on the spot!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:03:40 GMT