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
- 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
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.