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Can Parmesan Replace Pecorino Romano in Cacio E Pepe

Asked Feb 02, 2025 by Isaac S.

Hello,

I have a couple of questions about the cacio e pepe dish after watching a lesson video in the pasta self-paced school.

1. Can parmesan be used instead of Pecorino Romano in making this dish?

1. As an experiment, would it work if this cheese sauce was made with white wine to add a flourish to the dish? If so, how would you recommend going about this?

Thank you!

-Isaac

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  • Richard B.

    February 10, 2025

    Elizabeth and Isaac, Since watching season 8 episode 4 I., too have become infatuated wby this recipe! In the video, Christopher prepares the video using water, ground black pepper and a mixture of Pecorino Romano an Parmesan Rigging. But here's the thing, two things that happen when he prepares the recipe. At the start of the cook, he has two small glass mis en place bowls on the counter, each with a small amount of white stuff. What are these ingredients? Salt? Cornstarch? Flour. And if this is the case, how much of each is he adding the the pasta/water mixture?

    Thanks for any help!

    Richard Berlin

    • Elizabeth MindreauMilk Street Staff

      February 10, 2025

      Hello Richard,

      Thank you for watching our program, we truly appreciate it. After adding the pasta to the water in the skillet, Chris adds 2 tablespoons of the pecorino and Parmesan cheese mixture + ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Let us know how it turns out!