Simple ingredients, big flavor. That’s exactly what you get with my vegan cacio e pepe. It’s creamy, peppery, and comforting in all the right ways, but made entirely with plant-based ingredients and no blender required!
0 Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Make sure to reserve 1 cup pasta water and do not rinse the pasta when you strain it. This helps with the texture.
1 Meanwhile, put pepper in a saute pan and toast over low heat for about 1 minute to get it fragrant. Add the broth and drizzle of oil (if using) and heat over medium low heat until it starts to simmer.
2 Add the pasta water and bring to a simmer.
3 Whisk in the cheese to make a slurry.
4 Add in the pasta and mix well to combine. Taste and add more salt if needed.
5 Serve with more Parmesan if you prefer!
