Pasta Cacio e Pepe
Pasta Cacio e Pepe is a flavorful Italian Italian Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Fill large serving bowl with hot water to heat bowl; let stand while cooking pasta.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionFill large serving bowl with hot water to heat bowl; let stand while cooking pasta.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
Pour out hot water from serving bowl.
Immediately add drained pasta and oil to bowl, then arugula and cheese and toss to coat.
If dry, add some of reserved pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
