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Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e Pepe is a quick cheesy dish that's sure to hit the spot. This is a comfort food that's easy and insanely delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 738 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick spaghetti or fettuccine or linguine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground coarse black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups Pecorino Romano cheese divided
Instructions
- In a large pot bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente.
- Reserve one cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.
- Add the butter to the pot and melt over medium high heat. Add the pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add 2 cups cheese and pasta back to the pot and toss until cheese has melted and coated. Garnish with additional pepper and cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
738kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
832mg
(35%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
522IU
(10%)
Calcium
691mg
(69%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 738kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 832mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 522IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 691mg | 69% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.