Ingredients Pasta + Noodles Pasta Cacio e Pepe 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews This iconic pasta is a minimalist recipe — flavored with just butter, salt, cracked pepper, and Pecorino cheese. It’s perfect for a quick, unfussy supper. By Marcia Kiesel Updated on February 20, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 4 Ingredients ¾ pound linguine 1 cup grated pecorino cheese 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons coarsely ground smoked or regular peppercorns Salt Directions In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup of the cooking water; return the pasta to the pot. Add the cheese, butter, pepper and cooking water and toss. Season with salt and serve. Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Rate it Print