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Cacio e Pepe

Chef/operator production sheet for Cacio e Pepe. Use this page for station prep, service setup, holding decisions, and catering execution. Classic Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper, maintained inside the hosted Uncle Cheese recipe library as a canonical Vegetarian page.

VegetarianChef/Operator Production SheetUC Option A

Cacio e Pepe

Classic Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper.

Yield: 2–4 servings
Style: Vegetarian pasta
Use: production / catering service
Prep lead: confirm from method
Service: station-ready / catering-ready

Ingredients

Pasta
  • 8 oz dried bucatini or spaghetti
  • Water, for boiling
  • Salt, for pasta water
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper, toasted
  • 2/3 cup reserved pasta water

Prep / Cook Method

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and cook pasta until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Drain pasta, reserving 2/3 cup pasta water.
  3. Return pasta to the pot or place in a large skillet over low heat.
  4. Add reserved pasta water and butter. Toss until butter just melts.
  5. Add Pecorino Romano and toasted black pepper. Toss until the cheese melts and a smooth creamy sauce forms.

Finish + Service

  • Top with more grated Pecorino Romano.
  • Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Holding / Reheat / Catering Notes

  • Verify stocks, sauces, cheeses, and garnish ingredients before marking vegetarian.
  • Keep meat-contact utensils and pans separate.
  • Hold and finish according to station standards.
  • For off-site catering, pack garnish/sauce components separately when quality improves service.

Scaling Notes

  • Scale ingredient quantities proportionally unless the chef adjusts seasoning, acid, spice, or thickening by taste.
  • For large catering batches, produce a small test batch or chef-taste checkpoint before full run when time allows.
  • Record final batch yield after production so the recipe can be tightened on the next cleanup pass.