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Cacio e Pepe Pizza

This Cacio e Pepe Pizza is a delicious blend of flavors that captures the essence of Italy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 piece Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For drizzling
  • 1 cup pecorino romano cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper Freshly cracked
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Blend of herbs
  • to taste Salt For balancing flavors
  • to taste Fresh basil leaves For garnish

Equipment

  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Grater
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
  2. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness (1/4 inch for thin crust, 1/2 inch for thick crust).
  3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the dough and spread it evenly.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the freshly grated pecorino romano cheese over the dough. Follow with the black pepper and Italian seasoning, distributing them evenly.
  5. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  6. Once done, remove it from the oven, let it cool slightly, top with fresh basil leaves, and add salt to taste before slicing.

Notes

  • Use high-quality pecorino romano for the best flavor.
  • Experiment with seasonal toppings like arugula or cherry tomatoes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.