Cacio e Pepe Raclette

A combination of cacio e pepe topped with raclette and grilled for a quick and tasty cheesy pepery pasta dish

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the pasta al dente in slightly less water than normal to create a more starchy water

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan and add the fresh ground pepper once it is melted. Drain the pasta reserving approx 500ml of the water

Step 3

Add the reserved water gradually to the butter and pepper, stiring vigorously to get a silky sauce. Add yhe cooked pasta and keep stirring

Step 4

Remove from the heat and add half the grated parmesan Stir in and then add the remainder. Transfer the cacio pepe to a baking dish and top with slices of raclette

Step 5

Place under a hot grill to melt. Remove, allow to stand for a couple of minutes and serve