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I make this 10-minute, 3-ingredient pasta recipe when I'm lazy and have very little in my fridge

Rachel AskinasiMar 3, 2023, 00:42 IST

I make cacio e pepe whenever I have minimal energy and an empty refrigerator.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

When I'm seriously lacking energy and craving something cozy, I make cacio e pepe.
The dish requires three ingredients and very little time to make.

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I remember the first time I had cacio e pepe, and I've been hooked on it ever since.

A bowl of cacio e pepe.Getty

One day, I decided to try making it for myself at home, and now it's a go-to for last-minute or lazy meals.

I'm so glad I learned how to make cacio e pepe.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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The recipe requires just three ingredients: pasta, cheese, and pepper. You'll also need some sort of bowl, a pot, tongs, and a mug.

I use three ingredients and four tools to make this dish.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The lengthiest part of this recipe is truly waiting for the water to boil. Once that's ready, I throw in my pasta, which cooks until it's al dente.

I made enough pasta for a single lunch portion.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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While the pasta cooks, I get the cheesy, peppery sauce ready.

I love the look of the cheese speckled with pepper.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I use a mug to borrow some water from the pasta pot, which helps me get the sauce started.

I love to use a metal mug because it keeps the water hot for longer.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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Once the pasta is ready, I transfer it to the bowl with tongs, reserving all the starchy water for later.

The pasta goes right from the pot to the mixing bowl.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The mixing takes less than two minutes and then when you're happy with the consistency, it's time to eat.

Especially on lazy days, I eat from the mixing bowl.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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