Cacio e pepe

Name: Cacio e pepe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tsp peppercorns; 200g of Pecorino Romano, finely grated (at room temperature); 1 tbsp of butter, (optional); 400g of spaghetti

Instructions

Cook:20min

This cacio e pepe recipe is one Rome's four famous pasta dishes, and one of the most simple in terms of ingredients. Work quickly to obtain the rich, smooth Pecorino sauce that this dish is known for.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:59:25 GMT