Cacio e pepe with Lemon
By: Afrim Pristine
Cacio e pepe with Lemon
By: Afrim Pristine
Directions
- Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a 5qt pot, season with salt.
- Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until about 1 minute before indicated on cooking time of pasta which is printed on the pasta bag.
- Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in large pan over medium heat. Add pepper and cook, swirling pan, until toasted, about 1 minute.
- Add pasta water and lemon juice to pan and bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta and remaining butter. Reduce heat to low and add grana Padano cheese stirring and tossing gently with tongs until melted.
- Add pecorino cheese, stirring and tossing gently until cheese melts and coats pasta. If you see the pasta is dry, add a touch more pasta water.
- Grate lemon zest in and gently toss again.
- Transfer to a plate and serve. Add sea salt to taste.
