Cacio e pepe (Italian: [ˈkaːtʃo e pˈpeːpe]) is a pasta dish typical of the Lazio region of Italy. [1][2] The dish contains grated pecorino romano and black pepper with tonnarelli [3] or spaghetti. [2]

Sep 15, 2025 · This Cacio e Pepe recipe is ready in 15 minutes with five simple ingredients. Keep pasta and Parmigiano on hand and you’ll never go hungry!

Dec 2, 2024 · One of the simplest and most beloved pasta dishes from Rome, cacio e pepe literally translates to “cheese and pepper.” Pronounced kaa-chee-ow-ee-peh-pay, the …

Apr 1, 2025 · This is cacio e pepe for purists: no butter, oil, or other additives needed. To bring the dish together, I fetched a large, heatproof bowl and added some toasted, crushed …

Nov 7, 2020 · An authentic cacio e pepe recipe is so simple, the whole dish is only 3 ingredients! Made with pecorino romano, black pepper and pasta, this recipe is the traditional one you'll …

Sep 14, 2025 · But we all know that the simplest recipes can often be the most confounding, and so it is with cacio e pepe. Follow those instructions and, if you're lucky, you'll get what you're …

Feb 9, 2022 · This authentic Cacio e Pepe recipe is made in minutes with only three simple ingredients: Pecorino Romano Cheese (Cacio), black peppercorns and pasta. A triad of simple …

Feb 2, 2023 · A delicious traditional Roman Pasta dish made with 4 ingredients. This Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe recipe is fast and easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick weekday meal or a friendly …

Mar 19, 2024 · Think of cacio e pepe as Roman mac and cheese. We’ve made a couple of tweaks to the classic recipe to ensure a creamy, cheesy sauce—even on a weeknight.

May 27, 2025 · Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman pasta dish, translating to "cheese and pepper" in Italian. Made with just a handful of ingredients—including pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese, …