Cacio e Pepe
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4.8
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
398 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cacio e Pepe
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You only need 20 minutes and 5 ingredients to make Cacio e Pepe. This classic pasta dish is simple, but so good! This cheesy, peppery pasta is absolutely delicious and perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 12 ounces bucatini pasta (can use spaghetti)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (see note)
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Extra grated cheese for serving, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the kosher salt and return to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Don’t overcook the pasta.
- When the pasta is about halfway done cooking, start making the sauce. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the black pepper and stir, cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup of the pasta water from the pasta pot and bring to a simmer. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Before you drain the pasta, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Use a colander to drain the pasta. Add the pasta, Parmesan cheese, and Pecorino cheese to the skillet, make sure the heat is off. Using tongs, toss until the all of the cheese is melted and until all of the pasta noodles are well coated. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of pasta water and turn the heat on low. Cook for 1 minute or until the water mixes into the pasta.
- Transfer the pasta to plates or bowls and garnish with additional cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you are sensitive to black pepper or don't care for it, you can reduce the amount. When we are making this dish for our boys, we usually do 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- We love using bucatini for this recipe because it is thick and hearty. Spaghetti will work. Make sure you use GOOD cheese. Buy a wedge and freshly grate it yourself.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
2671mg
(111%)
Potassium
165mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 2671mg | 111% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
57 reviews
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