Trader Joe's Cacio E Pepe Pasta Sauce - 14.5 oz

Cacio e pepe — 'cheese and pepper' — is Rome's famously simple, famously easy-to-ruin pasta. TJ partnered with an Italian supplier specializing in traditional recipes to jar it properly: real sheep's-milk Pecorino Romano emulsified with bold black pepper, stabilized so it never breaks the way the from-scratch version loves to.

Toss with hot pasta and a splash of pasta water — a Rome-trattoria plate in the time it takes to boil spaghetti.

• Classic spaghetti cacio e pepe
• Over gnocchi with extra cracked pepper
• A cheese sauce for baked potatoes
• Stirred into risotto for a Pecorino finish
• Drizzled over roasted broccoli or corn

This one's a good fit if

• Cacio e pepe attempters who've had it break
• Sharp-cheese lovers
• Rome-trattoria nostalgics
• Minimal-ingredient dinner fans

Cacio e pepe went from Roman secret to global menu star, but a made-in-Italy jarred version with real Pecorino is still nearly impossible to find in Korea. This one is the shortcut with the pedigree intact.

A Trader Joe's store exclusive with no official Korean distribution.

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Orders valued under USD 200 from the United States qualify for duty-free clearance under Korea's simplified customs scheme. In the unlikely event that any order encounters a customs issue, we will issue a full refund without question.

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Is this authentic?

Yes. Every item is purchased directly from Trader Joe's stores in the US, inspected, and then shipped — 100% authentic.

Why can't I buy this in Korea?

Trader Joe's has no official stores or online shop in Korea. Their products are sold only in US stores, which is exactly what we bring to you through direct import.

What about the expiration date?

Because we purchase every item from the US only after you place your order, we ship products with plenty of shelf life remaining. The exact best-by date is printed on the package.

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4. As soon as it clears customs, it's delivered to your door by domestic courier.