Microwave Cacio E Pepe⚓︎
Based on Vegetables Unleashed Jose Andreas, pg. 102
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Ingredients⚓︎
- 2 cup elbow macaroni
- 6 cups water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, frozen peas, or fresh peas
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Ground pepper
Recipe⚓︎
- Combine pasta and water in a microwaveable bowl, add a pinch of salt, and microwave on high for 5 min
- Stir in the peas and return for 1 more minute
- Working quickly, pour off most of the water until a few tbsp remain
- Vigorously stir in butter and cheese. Caution to not stir too much or the cheese can ball up and not be evenly distributed
- Serve with fresh ground pepper
Notes⚓︎
- The recipe is doubled
- Can also be made by boiling pasta and adding the ingredients after