Ham with Cacio e Pepe

Source : Boil The Pasta As Instructed On Package Don T Throw Out The Pasta Water You Will Need It Cube The Ham And Fry In A Deep Pan Let The Fat Render Shre...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : January 7, 2026

Step:

  1. Boil the pasta as instructed on package. Don't throw out the pasta water you will need it. Cube the ham and fry in a deep pan. Let the fat render.

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  2. Shred and grate the cheeses, and set aside. Now the pasta and ham should be done.

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  3. Add some pasta to the ham. Add the cheeses and then the rest of the pasta. Start with 2 cups of pasta water added to the dish. Stir well.

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  4. Keep stirring allowing the cheeses to coat all the pasta and ham. Keep on the heat. Everything will thicken a bit. If it's too thick add a bit of pasta water accordingly. Serve immediately! I hope you enjoy!!!

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Ingredients

  1. Cheeses
  2. 1 cup Alpine cheddar cheese
  3. 1 cup seriously sharp Vermont cheddar cheese
  4. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  5. Pasta
  6. 1 pound spaghetti pasta noodles
  7. 4 quarts water
  8. 1 tablespoon salt
  9. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  10. Ham
  11. 2 pound smoked ham
  12. To taste salt
  13. To taste ground black pepper

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