Cacio e Pere Pasta
- 15 min
- Serves 2
- 4 ingredients
5 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A light yet indulgent pasta that pairs the sharp, salty bite of Pecorino cheese with the sweet, juicy flavor of ripe pear. A quick, elegant dinner ready in minutes.
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Method
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
While the pasta cooks, grate the Pecorino cheese into a bowl.
When the pasta is done, reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat.
Add the grated Pecorino cheese and a splash (about 2‑3 Tbsp) of the reserved pasta water; stir vigorously until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
Slice the ripe pear thinly and fold it into the pasta.
Season with freshly cracked black pepper and additional salt if needed; toss to combine.
If the sauce is too thick, add a little more reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Pecorino cheese and an extra crack of black pepper.
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