5.0 from 54 votes
Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e Pepe is a simple yet irresistible pasta dish that combines the sharpness of Pecorino Romano cheese with the heat of freshly cracked black pepper.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for serving
- 1 ½ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain and return the pasta to the pot, covered.
- In a large deep skillet, toast the pepper until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ½ cup pasta water on top of the pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, add the grated cheese and remaining pasta water and whisk until it comes together into a creamy glossy sauce. Toss the cooked spaghetti and the butter into the sauce until well combined.
- Serve immediately with more freshly cracked black pepper, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
226IU
(5%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 226IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.