Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman pasta sauce made from just Pecorino cheese and black pepper, with 'Cacio' being the Roman dialect for Pecorino. A hallmark of 'Cucina Povera,' this simple yet satisfying dish was once a staple for shepherds, who carried cheese, pepper, and dried pasta into the fields for an easy, energy-packed meal. Traditionally paired with spaghetti or linguine, cacio e pepe is one of Rome's most iconic dishes, alongside carbonara Format: Glass jar 180g paperwrapped.