Family spaghetti cacio e pepe
Silvana's super simple cacio e pepe uses olive oil and pecorino for a gloriously silky sauce.
In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of 99p per portion when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
Ingredients
- 400g/14oz spaghetti
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 100²µ/3½´Ç³ú pecorino, finely grated
- salt
Method
Cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil and pepper in a large frying pan over a low heat.
Drain the pasta, reserving about 200ml/7fl oz cooking water.
Add the pasta and water to the frying pan and increase the heat. Once the pasta is bubbling, scatter over the pecorino. Leave for 1 minute to melt then stir vigorously until the spaghetti is coated. Divide between bowls and serve immediately.