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Cacio e Pepe Mac and Cheese

Inspired by the Roman classic, this mac and cheese blends sharp Pecorino Romano, cracked black pepper, and silky cheese sauce for an irresistible twist.

Ultra Creamy & Cheesy – No dry mac here! Easy One-Pot Recipe – Minimal cleanup, max flavor. Cacio e Pepe Meets Comfort Food – The best of both worlds.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Pecorino Romano & Parmesan Pasta – Rigatoni or your favorite shape Black Pepper – Freshly cracked for the perfect bite Milk & Butter

Ingredients You’ll Need

Boil pasta just until al dente – it will finish cooking in the sauce! Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

Cook the Pasta

Melt butter in a pan, then whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add warm milk, whisking until smooth. Stir in grated Pecorino Romano and black pepper.

Make the Cheese Sauce

Toss pasta with cheese sauce, add to baking dish and top with panko breadcrumbs and bake. Serving Idea: Top with extra Pecorino and black pepper for that classic cacio e pepe finish!

Bake & Serve

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