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Cacio e Pepe

The most basic and simplest pasta dishes you can make. Super tasty and a dish anyone can master. 
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Total Time 11 mins
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box bucatini pasta or long pasta like linguine
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (more for serving)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta al dente. Reserve 1/2-1 cup of pasta water before draining. 
  • Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to a pan. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Do not let the garlic burn. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Add the water, salt and pepper. Mix well and then add the cheese. Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and serve with more freshly grated cheese.