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Giada De Laurentiis Cacio E Pepe: An Easy Comfort Classic

Giada De Laurentiis Cacio E Pepe

A simple yet delicious recipe for Cacio E Pepe inspired by Giada De Laurentiis.

Ingredients

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  • 400 grams spaghetti
  • 100 grams Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • 50 grams black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper.
  3. Once pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
  4. Add the hot pasta to the cheese and pepper mixture, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce. Add pasta water as necessary.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, add a bit more reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Use freshly cracked black pepper for the best flavor.

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Keywords: Giada De Laurentiis Cacio E Pepe, comfort food, Italian recipe