Authentic Cacio e Pepe
User Reviews
4.8
147 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
14 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
422 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Authentic Cacio e Pepe
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A simple traditional Roman Pasta dish made with just 4 ingredients. This Cacio e Pepe Recipe is quick and easy and so delicious.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked Spaghetti
- ¾-1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1¼ cups freshly grated Pecorino cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese* (if you prefer you can use just pecorino Romano cheese)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a large pot, add the salt and the spaghetti. Cook the pasta about two minutes less than the package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, ground the pepper corns until you have the desired amount of pepper.
- About 3 minutes before the time is up (2 minutes less then directed) in a large skillet pan add the freshly ground pepper and heat on high for about 30 seconds or until you can smell the pepper, then add about ⅓-½ cup of hot pasta water (you need the starchy pasta water which helps prevent clumping). Cook on high, stirring constantly for about 30-45 seconds, it will be almost melted but some water will remain.
- In a small bowl add the pecorino (and a little parmesan) and combine, add ⅓-½ cup (or a little more if needed) of hot pasta water and stir to make a creamy sauce.
- By this time your pasta is ready (a little less than al dente). Turn the heat back on the pepper on medium / high, add the spaghetti and the pecorino cream sauce, quickly toss and stir gently to combine. Add a little pasta water if needed and continue to combine. When the spaghetti is cooked (about a minute) and the creamy sauce has thickened slightly, the Cacio e Pepe is ready. Divide into 2-3 plates, top with a sprinkle of black pepper and pecorino cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- 3 cups cooked spaghetti is approximately 6 ounces (300 grams) dry.
- This pasta should be eaten as soon as it is prepared, but if you do have some leftover, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep for 1-2 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
629mg
(26%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Calcium
552mg
(55%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 552mg | 55% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
147 reviews
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