Cacio e Pepe Carrot Noodles: Rome Meets Your Fork in One Twirl
Imagine the simplest, sexiest Roman pasta dish—black pepper that bites back, molten Pecorino that clings to every strand, a whisper of butter—but made with golden carrot “noodles” instead of spaghetti. It’s creamy, peppery, ridiculously satisfying, and naturally gluten-free. One pan, five ingredients, pure comfort.
The secret to perfection? Turning carrots into silky ribbons and Pecorino into fluffy clouds. That’s where the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater quietly works its magic—no knife skills required.
🥕Ingredients (Serves 2 as a main, 4 as a side)
6 large carrots (straight and thick work best)
1 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano (plus extra for serving)
1–1½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to your spice love)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Kosher salt
Optional: a tiny splash of hot water for extra silkiness
🔥Step-by-Step: Silky Carrot Cacio e Pepe
Shred Everything Perfectly
Lock the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater on your counter.
Coarse blade → feed carrots one by one for long, silky ribbons.
Switch to the fine shred blade → shred the Pecorino Romano into fluffy, snow-like piles (this is the secret to instant melting).
Toast the Pepper
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cracked pepper and let it sizzle until fragrant and toasty—this is where the flavor explodes.
Warm the Carrot Ribbons
Toss carrot ribbons into the pepper butter. Stir gently until just softened but still bright orange with a little bite.
Make It Rain Cheese
Remove pan from heat. Add the shredded Pecorino in handfuls, tossing quickly with tongs. If it feels thick, splash in a tablespoon or two of hot water until the sauce turns glossy and clings like velvet.
Taste & Serve
Hit it with a pinch of salt (Pecorino is salty, so go easy). Twirl into warm bowls, crack more pepper on top, and shower with extra shredded cheese.
🌶️Tips & Twists
Protein boost – Top with crispy pancetta or a soft-boiled egg
Spicy version – Toast a pinch of red pepper flakes with the black pepper
Veggie upgrade – Mix in Geedel-shredded zucchini ribbons for extra green
Make-ahead – Shred carrots and cheese with Geedel up to a day ahead; store separately in the fridge
🍝Conclusion: A Roman Classic, Lightened Up
This Cacio e Pepe Carrot Noodles dish is proof that comfort food can be bright, vegetable-forward, and still taste like pure indulgence. One crank of the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater gives you perfect ribbons and fluffy cheese every single time—turning humble carrots into the star of your next weeknight dinner.
