Cacio E Pepe Food

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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.

Cacio e Pepe Pasta image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Kosher salt
12 ounces spaghetti
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon very coarse freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
1 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid before draining.
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the foam from the butter subsides. Add the pepper and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the pasta and up to 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, tossing to coat. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top and continue to cook, tossing, until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well coated, about 2 minutes. Add a little more of the cooking liquid to loosen, if necessary. Season with salt and divide among 4 bowls. Serve with additional Parmesan and pepper.