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Cacio e Pepe Mac & Cheese

7/9/2022

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Hi, okay so this recipe is insane. Before all you food purists come at me - this dish is a combination of my 10 Min Mac & Cheese recipe AND it has elements of cacio e pepe in it to make the ultimate cheesy pasta hybrid !! If you don't like it, don't make it lol.

I used pecorino romano cheese, toasted freshly-cracked black peppercorns, shredded mozzarella (instead of cheddar to keep the sauce white) and then heavy cream. Lots of people make mac and cheese different ways (with a roux, without a roux) but I personally think heavy cream is the ultimate creamy cheesy pasta sauce hero ingredient so that's the style I prefer.
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What you need:
  • 1/2 lb pasta (I used elbow macaroni noodles from TJ's)
  • 4 tbsp butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black peppercorns (more for topping)
  • 1 + 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (half and half will work too since the cheese will make the sauce thicccc)
  • 1/2 cup hand shredded super fine pecorino romano cheese (if you're in an absolute pinch, parm will work too)
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (I LOVE Tillamook brand)
What to do:
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet and toss the pepper in. Cook until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes on medium heat.
  3. Add the heavy whipping cream and cook for a minute until it's warmed.
  4. Add both cheeses to the cream and mix until melted and very cheesy.
  5. Toss in the cooked macaroni and serve while it's hot! (For a more stringy cheese factor you could add in another handful of the shredded mozzarella cheese.)
3 Comments
Bruno
7/24/2022 03:11:13 pm

Delicious flavours. I would maybe cut 1/2 of the whipping cream the next time i cook. Sauce was too liquidiy in pan and used slotted spoon to scoop.

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Amanda
8/15/2022 07:28:34 pm

I LOVE this recipe. I don’t do the exact amount of cheese, I will add to make it more thick/cheesy. I also add broccoli in there! It is delicious and SO easy to make.

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Jen
1/5/2023 04:50:51 pm

Made this for my picky 8 year old and he loved it! We did add a little bit of salt and a pinch of onion powder and he ate two whole bowls! Definitely adding to my dinner rotation.

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