Cacio e Pepe Pasta with Peas

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried tagliatelle or pappardelle

  • 2 cups peas

  • ¾ cup grated pecorino cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons ground pepper, plus more for serving

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and peas and cook until the pasta is just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water and drain the pasta and peas.

  2. Combine pecorino and Parmesan in a small bowl.

  3. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pepper and salt and cook for 1 minute. Carefully pour in 3/4 cup of the cooking water and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the pasta and peas; remove from heat.

  4. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture. Toss, adding more of the cooking water as needed, until well coated, about 2 minutes. Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and more pepper, if desired.