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DINNER FOR UNDER £1: CACIO E PEPE


Feeling the pinch before payday? Our food assistant reveals her favourite recipe, using ingredients you’ve got in stock…


Want to make a 15 minute meal with what’s left in your cupboards? Cacio e pepe saves the day! Super easy and adaptable to anything your have in your kitchen, this budget-friendly dish is perfect for an end-of-the-month meal. 

‘I discovered this dish in Italy and was amazed by the punchy, creamy flavour of such a simple combo! It traditionally uses a mix of Parmesan and pecorino cheeses, but I often use just Parmesan as I’m more likely to have that to hand in my fridge.’


WHAT YOU NEED (SERVES 2)

  • 250g long pasta, such as spaghetti
  • 10g unsalted butter
  • 3tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 120g Parmesan or other Italian hard cheese, grated, plus extra to serve 


STEP-BY-STEP

  1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the pack instructions until tender but still with some bite.
  2. Meanwhile, add the butter and peppercorns to another large pan and fry for 2 mins on a low heat.
  3. Drain the pasta, reserving 100ml of the cooking water. Add both to the peppercorn mixture and combine. 
  4. Sprinkle over the Parmesan and continue cooking, tossing together until combined. Serve topped with extra ground pepper and Parmesan.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking

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