Feeling the pinch before payday? Our food assistant reveals her favourite recipe, using ingredients you’ve got in stock…

<p>Want to make a 15 minute meal with what&rsquo;s left in your cupboards? <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cacio-e-pepe" target="_blank">Cacio e pepe</a> saves the day! Super easy and adaptable to anything your have in your kitchen, this budget-friendly dish is perfect for an end-of-the-month meal. </p><p>Food assistant, Mandy James says that cacio e pepe is her go-to quick, rent-week dinner...</p><p>‘I discovered this dish in Italy and was amazed by the punchy, creamy flavour of such a simple combo! It traditionally uses a mix of Parmesan and pecorino cheeses, but I often use just Parmesan as I&rsquo;m more likely to have that to hand in my fridge.&rsquo;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mandy_james_22__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mandy_james_22__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>What you need (serves 2)</h2><ul><li>250g long pasta, such as spaghetti</li><li>10g unsalted butter</li><li>3tsp whole black peppercorns</li><li>120g Parmesan or other Italian hard cheese, grated, plus extra to serve</li></ul><p> </p><h2>step-by-step</h2><ol><li>Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the pack instructions until tender but still with some bite.</li><li>Meanwhile, add the butter and peppercorns to another large pan and fry for 2 mins on a low heat.</li><li>Drain the pasta, reserving 100ml of the cooking water. Add both to the peppercorn mixture and combine. </li><li>Sprinkle over the Parmesan and continue cooking, tossing together until combined. Serve topped with extra ground pepper and Parmesan.</li></ol><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="cacio_e_pepe__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cacio_e_pepe__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p>Looking for more? Try <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/amazing-meals-made-from-store-cupboard-staples" target="_blank">these dinners</a> made from store cupboard staples!</p>

Dinner for Under £1: Cacio e pepe

By Asda Good Living,28th January 2021

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