Ajo, ojo e peperoncino

Does cooking Italian food mean you have to spend the whole day in front of the stove? No, not necessarily. Today we will do 2 quick and tasty Roman dishes. Simple and quick, but still very, very Italian. We will do Spaghetti con Ajo, ojo e peperoncino (Roman dialect for aglio, olio e peperoncino – garlic, oil and chili pepper), and Cacio e pepe (Cheese and pepper). Both done in less than 15 minutes, and both are very simple.

Ajo, ojo e peperoncino

Ajo, ojo e peperoncino

Ingredients serving 4

500 g Spaghetti

2 cloves of  garlic

1 table spoon of chili pepper

3 table spoons of olive oil

While cooking the spaghetti, heat the oil to moderate temperature and peel the garlic cloves. Let garlic and chili cook in the oil for until the pasta is done. Take away the cloves and mix oil and chili with spaghetti. Serve immediately.

Cacio e pepe

Cacio and pepe

Ingredients serving 4

500 g of spaghetti

200 g of goat cheese

black pepper

This one is even easier. While cooking the pasta, grate the cheese. Mix spaghetti and cheese and grind the black pepper on top. Serve immediately.