# @kristenfaith_eats on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2023-11-02T15:16:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kristen Faith (@kristenfaith_eats) — https://gondola.cc/kristenfaith_eats

## Caption

Cacio e Pepe but not actual Cacio e Pepe 

A little crème fraiche never hurt anyone though right? 

Inspired by the creamy Cacio e Pepe from @rosemarychicago … they still have my favorite but this came a very close second! 

How I made it:

8 oz Radiatore 
3 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Olive oil 
1/3 Cup Creme Fraiche 
1 Cup Pecorino Romano 
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese 
2-3 Ladles Pasta Water 
1 1/2 Tbsp Whole Black Pepper Corns (cracked and crushed)- I used a mortar and pestle 
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling begin cooking your pasta. 
In a skillet on medium heat, add oil and melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add crushed black pepper and toast. Drop the heat to low and slowly add two ladles of pasta water into the pan. Increase the heat to medium low, Stir and bring to a simmer until it becomes a glossy combined sauce. Add cooked pasta and toss. On low heat add in creme fraiche and stir. Turn off the heat and begin to add in pecorino and parmesan cheese. Add in a handful at a time and toss. Once all the cheese is added, add the last tablespoon of butter. Toss. If the sauce is too thick add in an additional ladle or Half ladle of pasta water. 
Garnish with extra pepper and pecorino. 
Serve and enjoy. 

#cacioepepe #pastarecipe #yum #comfortfood #20minutemeal #easyrecipe #fiveingredients #dinnerideas #recipeideas

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fiveingredients, easyrecipe, 20minutemeal, pastarecipe, comfortfood, recipeideas, dinnerideas, cacioepepe, yum

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