Rigacuore Cacio e Pepe – simplitate italiana cu gust de iubire 💕Exista retete care dovedesc ca rafinamentul nu vine din complicatie, ci din echilibru. Rigacuore Cacio e Pepe este una dintre ele. O reteta clasica din bucataria romana reinterpretata intr-o varianta delicata si eleganta, perfecta pentru momentele in care vrei sa gatesti ceva special fara stres. Cremozitate fara smantana, intensitate fara sosuri grele si un gust profund de Pecorino Romano, completat de aroma fina si usor florala a piperului roz. Este genul de preparat care pare simplu la prima vedere, dar care te cucereste iremediabil de la prima furculita. Iar pentru ca luna iubirii cere detalii atent alese, de Valentine’s Day am ales pastele Rigacuore de la La Molisana, cu forma lor inconfundabila de inima – un simbol discret, dar perfect pentru o cina romantica. Preparatul este asamblat si servit in tava ceramica Rose Candy de la Emile Henry, produsul lunii de la Kitchen Shop – o piesa eleganta, ideala pentru retete pregatite cu pasiune si impartite cu cineva drag. Piperul roz nu este ales intamplator: este mai bland decat cel negru, aromat si delicat, iar culoarea lui se potriveste perfect cu atmosfera lunii februarie. Un mic detaliu care transforma o reteta clasica intr-una cu personalitate.

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INGREDIENTE (pentru 4 portii)

• 140 grame branza Pecorino Romano
• 1 lingura boabe de piper roz
• 1/4 lingurita sare
• 340 grame rigacuore La Molisana
• piper roz proaspat macinat, pentru decor
• 100 grame prosciutto crudo

Punem branza Pecorino Romano impreuna cu boabele de piper roz intr-un blender sau robot de bucatarie si mixam cateva secunde, pana obtinem o compozitie fina. Pastram cateva boabe de piper roz intregi pentru decor. Transferam amestecul intr-un bol si il lasam deoparte.

Intr-o oala mare, aducem apa la fierbere impreuna cu sarea. Cand apa clocoteste, adaugam pastele rigacuore si le fierbem conform timpului indicat pe ambalaj, pana ajung al dente.

Cand pastele sunt gata, le scurgem, pastrand aproximativ 250 ml din apa in care au fiert – aceasta va ajuta sosul sa devina cremos si perfect legat.

Transferam pastele fierbinti in tava ceramica, adaugam amestecul de branza si piper si incepem sa amestecam energic. Adaugam treptat din apa de fierbere pastrata, putin cate putin, pana cand sosul devine catifelat, lucios si imbraca frumos pastele.

Separat, incalzim o tigaie si rumenim usor feliile de prosciutto crudo, cat sa devina crocante. Le adaugam peste paste si amestecam delicat.

Servim imediat, cat sunt fierbinti, cu extra Pecorino Romano ras fin si piper roz proaspat macinat. Simplu, elegant si absolut irezistibil – genul de preparat care nu are nevoie de artificii, ci doar de un moment bun si o companie potrivita.

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English version

Rigacuore Cacio e Pepe

Rigacuore Cacio e Pepe – Italian simplicity with a taste of love 💕 There are recipes that prove refinement doesn’t come from complexity, but from balance. Rigacuore Cacio e Pepe is one of them. A classic recipe from Roman cuisine, reimagined in a delicate and elegant version, perfect for moments when you want to cook something special without stress. Creaminess without cream, intensity without heavy sauces, and the deep, bold flavor of Pecorino Romano, enhanced by the subtle, slightly floral aroma of pink peppercorns. It’s the kind of dish that looks simple at first glance, yet completely wins you over from the very first forkful. And because the month of love calls for carefully chosen details, for Valentine’s Day we selected Rigacuore pasta from La Molisana, with its unmistakable heart shape — a discreet yet perfect symbol for a romantic dinner. The dish is assembled and served in the Rose Candy ceramic baking dish by Emile Henry, the product of the month at Kitchen Shop — an elegant piece, ideal for recipes cooked with passion and shared with someone special. Pink peppercorns are no coincidence here: milder than black pepper, aromatic and delicate, their color perfectly matches the romantic mood of February. A small detail that transforms a classic recipe into one full of personality.

INGREDIENTS (serves 4)

• 140 g Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 340 g Rigacuore pasta (La Molisana)
• Freshly ground pink pepper, for garnish
• 100 g prosciutto crudo

Place the Pecorino Romano cheese and the pink peppercorns in a blender or food processor and blend for a few seconds, until you obtain a fine mixture. Set aside a few whole peppercorns for garnish. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the salt. Once boiling, add the rigacuore pasta and cook according to the package instructions, until al dente.

When the pasta is ready, drain it, reserving about 250 ml (1 cup) of the cooking water — this is the key to a perfectly creamy sauce.

Transfer the hot pasta to a ceramic baking dish, add the cheese and pepper mixture, and begin tossing vigorously. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, little by little, until the sauce becomes silky, glossy, and beautifully coats the pasta.

In a separate pan, lightly crisp the prosciutto crudo slices until just crunchy. Add them to the pasta and gently toss to combine.

Serve immediately, while hot, with extra finely grated Pecorino Romano and freshly ground pink pepper. Simple, elegant, and absolutely irresistible — the kind of dish that needs no embellishment, just a beautiful moment and the right company.

If you enjoyed this Rigacuore Cacio e Pepe recipe, we invite you to discover more dishes perfect for romantic dinners and special moments — inspiration right on time, for cooking with love 💘🍷: Seafood Risotto with Grilled Octopus, Spaghetti with Squid Ink and Seafood Mix or Rigatoni Carbonara.

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