Sung Si-kyung's Cacio e Pepe Pasta

Name: Sung Si-kyung's Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 serving pasta; pancetta, as needed; Grana Padano cheese, generously; black peppercorns, plenty; pasta water, as needed; salt, a pinch

An authentic Italian pasta with deep flavor from pancetta's savory oil, Grana Padano cheese, and coarsely ground black peppercorns

20 min Difficulty Easy Noodles & bunsik

Main ingredients

pastapancettaGrana Padano cheeseblack peppercorns

Ingredients needed 1 servings

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1 serving pasta

pancetta, as needed

Grana Padano cheese, generously

black peppercorns, plenty

pasta water, as needed

salt, a pinch

Recipe

Slice the pancetta thinly into bite-sized pieces.
In a heated pan without oil, add the pancetta and fry until crispy, rendering the fat.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt, and cook the pasta until al dente.
In a bowl, generously grate Grana Padano cheese and coarsely grind black peppercorns, then mix together.
Add 2–3 tablespoons of the rendered pancetta fat to the cheese and pepper mixture, then gradually add pasta water while mixing to form a thick, creamy sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and toss quickly so the sauce coats the noodles well.
Plate the pasta beautifully and top with the crispy pancetta as garnish.

Slice pancetta and fry until crispy to render the fat.
Cook the pasta, and grate cheese and coarsely grind pepper.
Mix cheese, pepper, pancetta fat, and pasta water into a sauce, then toss with the pasta.

Cooking tips

Use pancetta or guanciale instead of bacon to bring out the deep, savory flavor characteristic of authentic cacio e pepe.
Grind the pepper coarsely so the large pieces are chewed, maximizing aroma and texture.
To prevent the cheese sauce from separating, gradually add hot pasta water while adjusting the consistency.

Recommended for

Those looking for a wonderful home party dish to enjoy with wine.
Those who want to taste an authentic pasta with deep flavor using minimal ingredients.