Cacio y Pepe

Cacio y Pepe (Gluten Free)

Cacio y Pepe is a fancy way of saying Adult Mac & Cheese. It’s a super simple way to go the extra mile without making things too complicated in the kitchen.

The Recipe

Total Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

8 oz gluten free pasta (I used Banza shells)

3 Tbsp butter or vegan butter

1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Kosher salt

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp crushed red pepper

¾ cup Parmesan

¼ cup Pecorino

Basil to garnish

Instructions:

1.       In a large pot, boil water with 3 tsp of salt. Cook pasta according to instructions. Drain and reserve 3/4 cup pasta water.

2.       Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3.       Add ⅓ cup reserved pasta water and bring to simmer. Whisk in remaining butter, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder, then, using tongs, toss pasta into butter mixture.

4.       Add cheeses and toss constantly until cheese begins melting, removing skillet from heat when about half the cheese has melted. (If sauce is too thick, loosen with more pasta water.)

5.       Garnish with basil to prove you’re an adult.