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Cacio e Pepe with Lemon

Cacio e pepe is practically synonymous with Pecorino Romano -- but Pecorino clumps when cooked. Add it at the end, instead, which also makes the most of its sharp flavor. Lemon adds spunk -- that is, acidity and freshness.
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Cacio e Pepe with Lemon
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
2 SERVINGS
Coarse Salt
coarse salt
Unsalted Butter
1/2 stick unsalted butter
cut into 4 pieces, softened
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
3/4 oz grated pecorino romano cheese
Thick Spaghetti
8 oz thick spaghetti
Lemon
1 small lemon
Freshly Cracked Pepper
2 tsp freshly cracked pepper
(use a mortar and pestle or the coarsest setting on a grinder), plus more for garnish
Grana Padano Cheese, Grated
3 oz grana padano cheese, grated
High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
high quality extra virgin olive oil
for drizzling
Directions
19 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
View Directions on Martha Stewart
Health Info
Macros
89g
CARBS
53g
FAT
32g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cacio e Pepe?
What type of pasta should I use?
Can I use Parmesan instead of Pecorino Romano?
What is the best way to grate the cheese?
How do I prevent the sauce from clumping?
What can I do if the sauce is too thick?
How do I store leftovers?
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