Creamy Cacio e pepe Pasta with Chili Flakes & Thyme
Creamy Cacio e pepe Pasta with Chili Flakes & Thyme
30 minutes total
Ready in under 30 minutes with less than 10 ingredients, this easy cheesy cacio e pepe recipe diverts from tradition with the addition of chili flakes and fresh aromatic thyme.
The secret to the perfect cacio e pepe recipe is reserved pasta water which melts the cheese and imparts starch to the sauce. This allows for a delicate creamy sauce that binds perfectly to al dente Al Bronzo Spaghetti pasta.
Cheese Pasta Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Al Bronzo® Spaghetti pasta |
| 3 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Clove garlic, minced |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon chili flakes |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon Black pepper |
| 6 | Sprigs thyme, divided |
| 1 | Cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season it lightly with sea salt, cook pasta one minute less than package directions; reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté garlic, olive oil, chili flakes and 4 sprigs of thyme. When the oil starts frying add 2/3 cup pasta cooking water and bring to a simmer.
Step 3
Toss pasta with thyme mixture over high heat for one minute. Turn off heat, discard sprigs of thyme, stir in black pepper, cheese and 1/3 cup of reserved cooking water. Mix well until well combined.
Step 4
Finish with more black pepper and garnish with thyme leaves over the top.
Al Bronzo Spaghetti Pasta
Barilla® Al Bronzo® Spaghetti pasta is traditional bronze-cut pasta, for extraordinary sauce grip and more flavor in every bite. Now you can enjoy Scarpetta with Al Bronzo Spaghetti pasta!
- Shape Spaghetti
- Cook time 11–13 mins
- Pack size 16 oz
- Range Al Bronzo Pasta