Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Parmesan offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt until it tastes like the sea.

Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the gnocchi to a large skillet over low heat.

Add butter to the skillet and let it melt, coating the gnocchi.

Grate pecorino cheese into the skillet and mix well with the gnocchi.

Sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper over the gnocchi and stir to combine.

Add a splash of pasta cooking water to create a creamy sauce.

Stir continuously until the cheese melts and coats the gnocchi evenly.

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more cheese or pepper if desired.

Serve immediately with additional cheese and pepper on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens