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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe

Indulge in the delicious simplicity of Cacio e Pepe, a classic Roman pasta dish that's creamy and flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Seasoning
  • 200 g spaghetti or bucatini
  • 100 g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • 1-2 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • Salt (for pasta water)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the black pepper for about 1 minute.
  3. Add the hot pasta to the skillet off heat, sprinkle in half the cheese, and toss vigorously.
  4. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is reached. Mix in remaining cheese.
  5. Serve immediately with extra Pecorino Romano and cracked pepper on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 20gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping Pecorino Romano for Parmesan or adding garlic, lemon zest, or crispy pancetta.

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