Cacio e Pepe Pasta Pie (Print View)

A comforting dish of crispy spaghetti layered with Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper, baked until golden.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 14 oz spaghetti
02 - 1 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water)

→ Cheese and Sauce

03 - 5 oz finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
04 - 2.5 oz finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 0.5 cup heavy cream
07 - 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Pan Preparation

09 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
10 - 2 tbsp fine breadcrumbs (for dusting)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and dust with breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until just al dente, about one minute less than package instructions. Drain and let cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, melted butter, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan (if using), and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Add drained spaghetti to the egg-cheese mixture and toss thoroughly to coat every strand evenly.
05 - Transfer mixture to the prepared pan, spreading evenly and pressing down gently. Optionally, sprinkle extra Pecorino and cracked black pepper on top.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top is crisp and golden.
07 - Cool for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge to release the pan. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy baked texture
  • Rich, creamy cheese flavor
02 -
  • Broil the pie for the last minutes of baking for extra crispiness
  • Classic flavor comes best with Pecorino Romano cheese
03 -
  • Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor
  • Let the pie cool fully before slicing to keep its shape
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