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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe

Deliciously Simple Cacio e Pepe Recipe featuring pasta, cheese, and pepper for a creamy dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 100 g Pecorino Romano cheese finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Sea salt for boiling pasta

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente (8-10 minutes).
  2. Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
  3. In a bowl, mix the grated Pecorino Romano with the cracked pepper.
  4. Combine the hot spaghetti with the cheese and pepper mixture in the bowl, adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve a creamy consistency.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Serve hot with extra cheese and pepper on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 20gFat: 15g

Notes

Customizable by adding crushed garlic or swapping cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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