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Cacio e Pepe

Italian · Western Europe Top Pick STOVETOP
9/10

Just pasta, pecorino, pepper, and starchy water — deceptively simple.

Vegetarian Pasta & Noodle Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Starchy pasta water emulsifies with melted cheese to form a creamy sauce; technique is everything.

Key Ingredients

tonnarelli pecorino Romano black pepper pasta water

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