Best 9 Cacio E Pepe Pie Recipes

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Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman pasta dish made with just a few simple ingredients: pasta, cheese, and pepper. It is known for its creamy, cheesy sauce and its slight kick from the black pepper. This pie takes the classic pasta dish and turns it into a savory and satisfying meal. The filling is made with cacio e pepe pasta, and the crust is made with a simple mixture of flour, butter, and salt. The pie can be served hot or cold, and it is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CACIO E PEPE PIE



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This decadent version of spaghetti pie has all the best parts of cacio e pepe (Pecorino! black pepper!) in a hearty, extra-cheesy, baked form.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Pasta     Pie     Fontina     Cheese     Parmesan     Pepper     Ricotta     Egg     Dinner     Fall     Winter     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
8 oz. coarsely grated Fontina cheese (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
4 oz. finely grated Parmesan and/or Pecorino Romano (about 1 cup), plus more for serving
1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
12 oz. bucatini or spaghetti
8 oz. ricotta
3 large eggs
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray an 8" springform pan with nonstick spray. Wrap bottom tightly in foil to prevent any leaks and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Mix Fontina, half-and-half, 4 oz. Parmesan, 1 Tbsp. pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl that can rest on rim of pasta pot without falling in.
  • Fill pasta pot with 5 quarts water and add remaining 1/2 cup salt. Bring to a boil and cook pasta 4 minutes shy of package directions. Drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, place bowl with cheese mixture over pot and whisk constantly until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in ricotta, then eggs and 2 Tbsp. oil. Add drained pasta to bowl and toss to coat.
  • Transfer pasta to prepared pan, pressing down to compact lightly. Pour any leftover cheese mixture evenly over. Using tongs or a fork, pull up a few strands of pasta so they form loops just above surface of pie (these will get browned and give texture to the top).
  • Bake pasta until cheese is bubbling and pie is golden brown on edges and sides, 35-45 minutes. Let cool 10-15 minutes before removing sides of pan. Slide a thin spatula underneath and around pie to help release it from pan, then transfer to a platter or cutting board. Top with Parmesan, a drizzle of oil, and a few cranks of pepper. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

CACIO E PEPE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces thick-cut dry pasta
Kosher salt
30 turns freshly ground black pepper, on the coarsest setting, plus more for serving
1/3 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons high-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a pan just wide enough to hold the pasta, place enough water to fill the pan 1 inch from the bottom. Season the water with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Spread the pasta in the pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Allow the pasta water to reduce; do not add more, as you want the starchy water to be minimal when the remaining ingredients are added.
  • Meanwhile, add the coarse black pepper to a separate small pan over medium heat. Toast a minute or two until fragrant.
  • Once the pasta is al dente and the pasta water has reduced so only a slight coating remains at the bottom of the pan, turn off the heat and add the toasted ground black pepper and Pecorino-Romano. Stir and toss vigorously until both ingredients are well incorporated into the pasta. Toss in the olive oil and season with salt.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and garnish with more black pepper, Pecorino-Romano and extra-virgin olive oil.

CACIO E PEPE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
6 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, grated
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan or pecorino, plus more for serving
Minced fresh or dried parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt lightly. Add the pasta and cook until not quite al dente and still quite chewy, 5 to 6 minutes. Reserve 2 cups of the pasta water, then drain.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When melted, add the garlic and 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water and bring to a simmer. Grind in a generous amount of pepper. Add the pasta and remaining 3 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the pasta start to simmer. Begin adding the Parmesan a handful at a time, tossing the pasta with each addition and adding more pepper if desired. Remove from the heat and continue to toss the pasta until well coated, thinning with the extra pasta water if needed. Taste and add more pepper if desired. Divide among bowls and garnish with the parsley. Serve with more Parmesan on the side.

CACIO E PEPE PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Prepare yourself for a melt-in-your-mouth experience as we transform a classic pasta dish into a cheesy, peppery pizza. Top homemade pizza dough with mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheese and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Then, finish with a swirl of Parmesan cream that will leave your taste buds wanting more. We add a bit of crushed ice to the center of the pizza dough before baking to create a slightly sticky surface that will help the cheese melt into a sauce and prevent the center of the crust from burning.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 10h15m

Yield 1 pizza

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
1 cup warm water
¾ teaspoon instant yeast
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons crushed ice
½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded pecorino romano cheese
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the pizza dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and warm water and stir with your hands until a shaggy mass forms (it will be a little dry, but will hydrate after resting). Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover the bowl and sprinkle the yeast and salt over the dough. Stir with a wooden spoon until the yeast and salt are evenly distributed.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until a smooth ball forms, about 10 minutes. It will be very sticky because of the high hydration. Try not to use too much extra flour; instead use a bench scraper or flat metal spatula to scrape the dough from the surface and continue kneading. You can also dip your palms in flour to help keep the dough from sticking.
  • Grease a clean large bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then place the dough in the bowl, cover with the kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 90 minutes. Remove the towel and loosely cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Make the Parmesan cream: Add the ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and heavy cream to a blender and blend on medium speed until just combined, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a zip-top bag and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Place a baking sheet, upside down, in the center of the oven while it preheats.
  • Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over a clean baking sheet.
  • Transfer the dough from the bowl to the oiled baking sheet. Gently use your hands to stretch it into a 12-inch round. Place the crushed ice in the center of the dough.
  • Place the baking sheet with the pizza in the oven on top of the inverted baking sheet. Bake until the edges begin to crisp and the pizza dough is light golden in color, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and arrange the mozzarella slices evenly on top, then sprinkle with the Pecorino Romano.
  • Return the pizza to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is completely melted, about 4 minutes more.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and use a pepper mill to evenly grind the black pepper over the entire pizza.
  • Cut a ½-inch opening from the corner of the zip-top bag with the Parmesan cream, then drizzle in a circular pattern over the pizza.
  • Slice into 8 pieces and serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • Recipe By: Codii Lopez
  • Inspired By: La Cucina Italiana

CACIO E PEPE



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It is among the most basic, simplest pastas there is, and suddenly trendy to boot. Why? Because when made right, it is incredible.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Salt
1 1/2 cups finely grated pecorino Romano, plus more for dusting completed dish
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 tablespoon ground black pepper, plus more for finishing the dish
3/4 pound tonnarelli or other long pasta like linguine or spaghetti
Good olive oil

Steps:

  • Put a pot of salted water on to boil. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses and black pepper; mash with just enough cold water to make a thick paste. Spread the paste evenly in the bowl.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the pasta. The second before it is perfectly cooked (taste it frequently once it begins to soften), use tongs to quickly transfer it to the bowl, reserving a cup or so of the cooking water. Stir vigorously to coat the pasta, adding a teaspoon or two of olive oil and a bit of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce if necessary. The sauce should cling to the pasta and be creamy but not watery.
  • Plate and dust each dish with additional pecorino and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 642, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1104 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

EASY CACIO E PEPE



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Classy Italian mac and cheese basically. Add as much pepper as you like.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ (16 ounce) package bucatini pasta
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, or as needed
3 teaspoons toasted black pepper, or more to taste
½ cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bucatini pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until almost tender yet still firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes; they will not be fully cooked. Drain, reserving about 2 cups of pasta cooking water. Set pasta aside.
  • Combine Pecorino Romano cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of pasta water and stir into a thick paste.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat; swirl to coat the bottom. Add cheese paste and a ladle of pasta water; whisk vigorously to combine. Keep whisking quickly and vigorously to make sure the cheese does not clump, about 30 seconds. Add cooked pasta and black pepper. Keep tossing skillet contents continuously until cheese has coated the pasta evenly and bucatini are cooked al dente, about 2 minutes. Add more water or cheese if the pasta sauce appears too thin or thick.
  • Serve immediately topped with shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and more black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887 calories, Carbohydrate 89.5 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1334.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE



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This is a recipe that we have made in our family for many years--everyone loves it. It's a very basic and easy variation on mac 'n cheese.

Provided by Jennifer Torrey

Categories     Side Dish

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound spaghetti
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ¾ cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Scoop out some of the cooking water and reserve. Drain spaghetti.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add spaghetti and Pecorino Romano cheese. Ladle in 1/2 cup of reserved cooking water; stir until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Add more cooking water until sauce coats spaghetti, about 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 806.5 calories, Carbohydrate 87.8 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 632.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CACIO E PEPE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Some call this pasta dish grown up mac 'n' cheese; we just call it delicious. Tender spaghetti is tossed in a luscious sauce that comes together with just 3 ingredients; butter, pepper, and grated Parmesan.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

kosher salt, to taste
8 oz dried spathetti
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
flaky sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once the water starts to boil, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti through a colander.
  • Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the spaghetti to the butter and use tongs to toss to coat. Add the Parmesan and 1 tablespoon of reserved pasta water and quickly toss to combine, adding more pasta water until the sauce becomes just creamy and clings to the noodles, about 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Serve topped with more freshly ground black pepper and flaky sea salt.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1512 calories, Carbohydrate 171 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 63 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CACIO E PEPE



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Whip up a simple cacio e pepe for a speedy lunch. With four simple ingredients - spaghetti, pepper, parmesan and butter - this is a storecupboard favourite

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

200g bucatini or spaghetti
25g butter
2 tsp whole black peppercorns, ground, or 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
50g pecorino or parmesan, finely grated

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta for 2 mins less than pack instructions state, in salted boiling water. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium frying pan over a low heat, then add the ground black pepper and toast for a few minutes.
  • Drain the pasta, keeping 200ml of the pasta water. Tip the pasta and 100ml of the pasta water into the pan with the butter and pepper. Toss briefly, then scatter over the parmesan evenly, but don't stir - wait for the cheese to melt for 30 seconds, then once melted, toss everything well, and stir together. This prevents the cheese from clumping or going stringy and makes a smooth, shiny sauce. Add a splash more pasta water if you need to, to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta. Serve immediately with a good grating of black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.66 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pie. Use fresh, flavorful cheese, and good quality pasta.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is the best choice for this pie. If you overcook it, it will become too soft and mushy.
  • Use a generous amount of cheese. This is a cheese pie, after all! Don't be shy about adding plenty of cheese to the filling.
  • Season the filling well. In addition to salt and pepper, you can also add garlic powder, onion powder, or red pepper flakes to the filling for extra flavor.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This will take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Cacio e pepe pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover pasta, and it is also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Give it a try next time you are looking for a new and flavorful recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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