4 Ingredient Cacio E Pepe
Cacio e pepe is a 4 ingredient recipe that is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This easy pasta recipe uses pantry staples to create a delicious, authentic Italian meal right in your pressure cooker. Our cacio e pepe is ready with minimal fuss in less than 15 minutes. You and your family will love every bite and want to make it over and over again.
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Ingredients
- 8 0 z Spaghetti
- 2 cups of low sodium broth
- ¼ cup of grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 4 tablespoon butter divided in half (so you have 2 tablespoon + 2tbsp)
- ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of freshly cracked fine black pepper powder add more according to taste
Instructions
- Pour the broth in the Instant Pot
- Break the spaghetti strands in half and spread them in two layers using a crisscross pattern.
- Use a spoon or spatula and kind of press down to make sure all the noodles get some water on them.
- They don't need to stay in the water, but just get all of them wet.
- Add 2 tablespoon of butter. Do not stir from this point on.
- Close the lid and turn the vent to sealing position.
- Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Once done, let the pot release naturally for 5 minutes, and then release the remaining pressure with the manual pressure release.
- Open the pot and stir the spaghetti, use tongs to stir well, and pick apart any stuck pieces.
- There will be a few stuck pieces. Stir in the rest of the butter 2 tbsp, cheese and give it a nice stir.
- The sauce will start to thicken.
- Add in the freshly cracked black pepper and give it a quick stir
Serve it hot garnish it with some more grated cheese
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