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Cacio e Pepe con Grissini Recipe

Italian · Appetizer · 15 min total

A classic Roman pasta dish transformed into a fun appetizer by serving the creamy cheese and pepper sauce with crunchy grissini breadsticks for dipping.

Ingredients

• 6 oz grissini breadsticks
• 1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup pasta water (or water)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add cracked black pepper and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low.
3. Gradually whisk in grated Pecorino Romano cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. If sauce is too thick, add pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
4. Transfer sauce to a serving bowl. Serve warm with grissini breadsticks for dipping.

Tips

• Use high-quality Pecorino Romano for best flavor.
• Adjust black pepper to taste; freshly cracked is essential.
• Sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated, adding a splash of water if needed.

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