Cacio e Pepe
A classic Italian pasta dish that combines simplicity and flavor, with just pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper, and salt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or tonnarelli
- Pecorino Romano cheese
- Black pepper
- Salt
Instructions
- Boil your pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toast the black pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Combine hot, drained pasta with the toasted pepper and reserved pasta water.
- Create the creamy sauce by gradually adding grated Pecorino Romano cheese, stirring continuously.
- Adjust the consistency with more reserved pasta water if needed.
Notes
For extra creaminess, ensure to stir the cheese continuously while adding it to the pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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