Mario Batali's Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Simple and delicious!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

This tasty dish is just the thing for dinner tonight.

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 3 tablespoons kosher salt

instructions Bring 6 quarts water to a boil in a large pot and add 3 tablespoons kosher salt.
step 2

ingredients 1/4 cup coarsely ground black pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter

instructions Meanwhile, set another large pot over medium heat, add the pepper, and toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the oil and butter and stir occasionally until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat.
step 3

ingredients 1 pound spaghettini

instructions Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until just al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
step 4

ingredients 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus extra for serving
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano
kosher salt

instructions Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the oil and butter mixture, then add the pasta and stir and toss over medium heat until the pasta is well coated. Stir in the cheeses, add a splash or two more of the reserved pasta water if necessary to loosen the sauce) and serve immediately, with additional grated Parmigiano on the table.
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