Carbonara "Cacio e Pepe" topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 450 g scallop pasta or other curved pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 150 g pancetta, diced
- 1.5 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving, if desired
- 1 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
Preparation:
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta for 8 minutes, or 2 minutes less than the package recommendation. Drain thoroughly, setting aside 1.5 cups of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and pancetta. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the pancetta is crisp, about 10 minutes. Add black pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the cooked pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Add another 0.5 cups of the pasta water and stir to coat the pasta and cheese. Add the pecorino and butter and stir to create a light, creamy, cheesy sauce. Add the green peas and cook until heated through. Add more water if needed to thin the sauce. Serve sprinkled with extra Parmesan.
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