Description
Ina Garten’s Cacio E Pepe Eggs elevate classic Italian pasta flavors into a simple breakfast masterpiece. Creamy pecorino romano and sharp black pepper create a luxurious morning dish that brings Roman culinary elegance straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 extra-large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 4–5 slices toasted country bread
Cheese:
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) freshly grated pecorino cheese (plus extra for serving)
Seasonings and Fat:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, quartered
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended, creating a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Place a 12-inch cold sauté pan over medium-low heat and gently melt butter, allowing it to coat the pan’s surface evenly.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture into the pan once the butter has mostly melted, ensuring an even distribution.
- Cook the eggs for 8 to 10 minutes, using a rubber spatula to stir intermittently and prevent sticking or burning.
- Continue cooking and stirring constantly, scraping the pan bottom to create soft, delicate egg curds.
- Remove the pan from heat when eggs are almost fully cooked, continuing to stir rapidly to achieve a creamy, custardy texture with soft, flowing consistency.
- Incorporate Pecorino cheese and freshly ground black pepper, gently folding the ingredients to distribute evenly throughout the eggs.
- Spread the prepared eggs over toasted bread slices, ensuring a generous and even coverage.
- Garnish with additional Pecorino cheese for extra flavor and visual appeal, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Pecorino’s sharp, salty profile elevates this scrambled egg dish with authentic Italian character.
- Timing Is Critical: Remove eggs from heat just before they completely set to preserve their luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Kitchen Tool Power: Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron pan to prevent egg sticking and ensure smooth cooking.
- Bread Pairing Magic: Rustic country bread, lightly toasted and rubbed with garlic, transforms this simple recipe into a gourmet experience.
- Temperature Technique: Start cooking eggs on medium-low heat, gradually reducing to prevent overcooking and maintain delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg