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Cacio e pepe
Simple pasta with cheese and pepper makes cacio e pepe a comforting, classic Italian recipe that is perfect for an easy, quick, vegetarian weeknight dinner.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 539 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) spaghetti/Linguini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 teaspoons cracked pepper to taste
- 1½ cups finely grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving.
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente.
- In the meantime, melt together the butter and olive oil over low heat and add the pepper. Allow the pepper to toast in the butter/oil until fragrant.
- When the pasta is cooked, reserve 2 cups of water and drain. Toss the pasta into the pan with the butter and pepper and add the cheese and 1/2 cup of water. Toss and turn the pasta in the sauce until creamy, adding 1/2 cup of cooking water at a time to loosen the sauce and add more creaminess.
- Transfer to bowls then top with more cheese and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
539kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
95g
(32%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
608mg
(25%)
Potassium
313mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
293IU
(6%)
Calcium
470mg
(47%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 95g | 32% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 608mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 293IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 470mg | 47% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.