Cacio e pepe

Name: Cacio e pepe
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 200 g Castello® Extra mature cheddar or Aged Havarti, shredded; 400 g dried spaghetti; 15 g coarsely ground black pepper; 50 g butter; 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed; 25 g fresh chives, chopped; salt

Cook 15 mins 4 servings

So simple and oh-so good – our recipe for classic cacio e pepe gets its flavours from fresh ingredients and caring preparation. Dressed in shavings of cheddar, gouda or havarti, crushed garlic and chives offer bright contrasts to a smooth and decadent palate. For added depth, a generous wedge of butter completes the dish.

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ingredients

200 g Castello® Extra mature cheddar or Aged Havarti, shredded
400 g dried spaghetti
15 g coarsely ground black pepper
50 g butter
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
25 g fresh chives, chopped
salt

preparation

Preparation

1. In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook spaghetti until “al dente.”

2. While the pasta is cooking, add black pepper to a nonstick skillet and toast until fragrant.

4. Add the butter and garlic and cook for one additional minute, until butter is melted.

5. Drain pasta, reserving 1.5 dl of the pasta liquid.

6. Place the pasta and liquid in the saucepan.

7. Toss with shredded Extra Mature Cheddar or Aged Havarti, season with salt (optional) and top with fresh chives.

Cacio e pepe

ingredients

preparation

Preparation

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products used

Castello® Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese