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Cacio e pepe (Ancestors of Carbonara) / Italy

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1 What kind of dish is this?
2 Name
3 History
4 Spread
5 Thoughts
6 Recommend
7 Others
8 Recipe of Cacio e pepe

What kind of dish is this?

This is a Roman dish consisting of grated Pecorino Romano, black pepper and pasta.
It’s a simple but extremely delicious dish.
※The Three Greatest Pastas in Rome↓
・Cacio e pepe
・Amatriciana (Cacio e pepe + Guanciale + Tomato)
・Carbonara (Cacio e pepe + Guanciale + Egg)

Name

Cacio e pepe=cheese and pepper

History

The exact age is unknown, but it is a dish developed by the Roman shepherds.
Shepherds traveled long distances and long hours with a flock of sheep.
They were carrying cheese, pepper and pasta at that time.
Because it is easily available and has good storage stability.
It’s a rich and well-preserved pecorino romano, black pepper to prevent colds, and pasta that gives them moderate carbohydrates and calories.
I think it is a dish that was born naturally from the shepherd’s living environment.

Spread

This dish quickly became a staple at Rome inns.
This is because, in addition to being able to prepare with simple ingredients, when the taste is enhanced with salt and cheese, customers are thirsty and can sell many wines.
The reason is Pecorino Romano.
When I actually ate it, I wanted wine.

Thoughts

This time, I made it by referring to the video of a restaurant named Armando Al Pantheon in Rome.
So delicious.
I regretted that I made only 100g.
I should have made more.

Recommend

If you love pasta, I would encourage you to make and eat this dish yourself.
Then try making Pasta alla gricia, Amatriciana and Carbonara with local recipes too.
Why do Italians care about their ingredients…?
You can get in touch with why.

Others

According to locals, you can judge the restaurant by Cacio e pepe.

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Recipe of Cacio e pepe

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

No.1

  • 100 100 spaghetti
  • Free water / slightly less than usual
  • Free salt

No.2

  • 40 g Pecorino Romano / grated

No.3

  • 0.5 g (10 grains) black pepper / lightly roast in frying pan

Instructions
 

  • Put water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil. When it boils, add the pasta. Boil the pasta a little hard.
  • In a frying pan, add Pecorino Romano and 40ml of pasta boiled juice. Melt the cheese slowly. Make it creamy.
  • Add pepper. Add pasta directly from pot to frying pan. Mix well.
  • Finally, sprinkle with Pecorino Romano and pepper.
    Finish.
Keyword cheese, pasta

Filed Under: Italy Tagged With: Cheese, Main Course, Pasta or Noodle

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