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Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Cacio e Pepe Pasta

This Cacio e Pepe is a classic Italian side dish that fits perfectly into any holiday spread – or any day you’re craving something savory and satisfying. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients – Pecorino Romano, freshly cracked black pepper, and a little pasta water – it’s a dish that proves simplicity can be incredibly flavorful. The use of Mafaldine pasta adds a special touch, with its delicate, ruffled edges capturing every bit of cheesy, peppery sauce. It’s a deliciously comforting side that brings elegance and timeless Italian flavor to the table.

Serves 4-6

  • 2 cups cucumber, diced (cold)
  • 2 cups tomatoes, diced (cold)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (hot)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (hot)
  • 1 tsp dried mint (hot)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh (cold)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (hot)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (hot)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (hot)
  1. Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion into a medium bowl.
  2. Add chopped fresh parsley, and dried mint to the salad.
  3. Add fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
  4. Next, drizzle the olive oil over the salad and give it a final toss.
  5. Taste again for salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately

Ingredients:

  • 1 Package, Mafaldine Pasta
  • 2 cups, finely grated parmesan
  • 1 1/2 cups reserved pasta water
  • 1 tbsp, fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp, kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp, extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, and add a healthy pinch of kosher salt to flavor the water
  2. Meanwhile, grate your parmesan cheese into a bowl and set aside 
  3. When the water comes to a boil, add your pasta and give it a mix.
  4. When the pasta is almost finished, take 1 1/2 cups of pasta water and reserve on the side for the cacio e pepe sauce.
  5. In a large saucepan on medium-high heat, add your extra virgin olive oil, then the black pepper. 
  6. Toast the pepper in the olive oil for 2 minutes, then add your reserved pasta water to the pan. 
  7. Add all of the parmesan cheese to the pan and whisk inside of the liquid, this will all happen very quickly! 
  8. When the pasta is cooked, place it directly into the sauce and mix together so that the sauce coats all of the pasta
  9. Serve right away, and top with more grated parmesan and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

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