Cacio e Pepe Ramen is a perfect weeknight meal. It is so cheesy, creamy, and peppery and the taste is to die for! And it only takes 15 minutes to make! You need to add this to your weekly to-make dishes!
As the name indicates, this fusion recipe is inspired by the beloved Italian Cacio e Pepe – Cheese and Pepper. I have twisted some ingredients here and the result turns out absolutely amazing. For a similar concept, you can also check out my Sichuan-style Cheese Pepper Hot Dog Noodles recipe.
HOW TO MAKE THIS CACIO E PEPE RAMEN
I hope you will enjoy making this Cacio e Pepe Ramen recipe! This is perfect for a quick meal at any time of the day. With such simple ingredients, you can create a magical dish.
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Cacio e Pepe Ramen
Ingredients
- 2 packages of Shin Ramen
- 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 tsp Sichuan Peppercorns
- 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 large Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup reserved Noodle Water
- chopped Green Onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a frying pan, on medium heat, toast the Black Peppercorns and Sichuan Peppercorns for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Use a mortar and pestle to grind into find powder. Transfer to a bowl, add in the Salt, mix well.
- In another frying pan, melt half the Butter on medium-high heat. Add the Garlic and Pepper Mix. Cook for about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- Boil a pot of water. Cook the Ramen noodles for a few minutes until soften. Drain the noodles and reserve 1 cup of the noodle cooking water.
- Reheat the Pepper Garlic mixture on medium heat. Add in 1/2 cup Noodle Water to the frying pan and bring to a simmer. Then add in the Ramen and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan Cheese. Toss well until thickened slightly.
- Add the remaining unsalted Butter, Parmesan Cheese, and Noodle Water. Combine everything well.
- Transfer to serving plate or bowl. Garnish with extra grated Parmesan Cheese, chopped Green Onions, and Black Pepper. Serve warm immediately.
I’ve tried this Friday night. Wow, it tastes so good! I will definitely make it again!
Glad to hear Anna. Happy you like it.