Gluten Free Cacio e Pepe Recipe
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published Oct 17, 2018
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Cacio e Pepe is a classic Roman pasta dish that is super easy and quick to make, yet delicious enough to serve to guests. Cacio e pepe means “cheese and pepper” which is a simple flavor combination. The starchy pasta water magically transforms into a creamy sauce, which makes that simple flavor combo really come together beautifully.
My Gluten Free Cacio e Pepe recipe uses Sam Mills gluten free corn and rice spaghetti. The best gluten free pasta to use for this is either a corn pasta or a pasta made with a corn and rice blend. These pastas stay al dente better than just rice pasta.
Enjoy a taste of Rome with this simple and elegant dish that is ready in about 15 minutes or less. Buon appetito!
Gluten Free Cacio e Pepe Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons kosher or fine sea salt
- 12 ounces Sam Mills gluten free corn and rice spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper plus more for serving
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese plus more for serving
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet, bring 4½ cups water and the salt to a boil. Add the pasta and let it boil until the pasta is al dente and almost all the water has absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons pepper then take off the heat and stir in ½ cup cheese and 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese, pepper, and olive oil.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Looks delicious!
I love this recipe! So easy and so delicious.
Made this dish tonight, family loved it, but my only caveat is that it doesn’t tell you that you need to drain your pasta or at least the majority of it. Thank You for the recipe, sorry no pictures they ate it all
You shouldn’t have to drain much of the pasta – if you use a large skillet it should be spread out enough that the water will absorb and reduce. The water you’re left with will mix with the cheese to help spread it out to coat the pasta.