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Cacio E Pepe

Cacio E Pepe prepared dish

Cacio e pepe is a classic roman pasta dish that highlights the simplicity of just three main ingredients: pasta, pecorino romano cheese, and black pepper. This dish is creamy, savory, and perfectly seasoned, making it a favorite among pasta lovers. Enjoy this comforting meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include pecorino romano cheese, black pepper, spaghetti, salt.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 100 g pecorino romano cheese (grated)
  • 2 tbsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
  4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with olive oil and toss to coat the pasta evenly.
  5. Gradually add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce.
  6. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 70 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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