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Cacio e Pepe Recipe

Cacio e Pepe Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make a classic Roman pasta dish, Cacio e Pepe, with this easy and delicious recipe. This simple yet flavorful dish features spaghetti or tonnarelli tossed in a creamy Pecorino Romano cheese sauce with a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.


Ingredients

Spaghetti or Tonnarelli:

12 ounces

Freshly Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese:

1 cup

Freshly Ground Black Pepper:

2 teaspoons

Unsalted Butter (optional):

2 tablespoons

Salt for Pasta Water:

as needed


Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, and reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water.
  2. Toast Pepper: Toast black pepper in a skillet.
  3. Prepare Sauce: Add pasta water and butter to the skillet, then add cooked pasta. Toss well and gradually add Pecorino Romano.
  4. Serve: Toss until a creamy sauce forms, then serve topped with extra cheese and pepper.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Pecorino Romano for a smoother sauce.
  • Toss quickly to prevent cheese from seizing.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 66g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg