Carbonara Cacio E Pepe Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. Set aside.
• Separate the dough into individual triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles. Using a pastry brush, brush each triangle with a light layer of the egg mixture. Place a sausage piece on the wide base end of a triangle. Starting at base end of the triangle, roll up toward the pointed end to wrap the sausage. Place on the prepared sheet tray. Repeat with remaining dough and sausage pieces.
• Brush the pigs in a blanket with the remaining egg mixture. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Arrange on a platter and serve with the pesto for dipping.

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.