Cacio e Pepe

Name: Cacio e Pepe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: kosher salt; 10 ounces spaghetti; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, divided; 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper; ¾ cup finely grated parmesan; ⅓ cup finely grated pecorino

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
452 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Cacio e Pepe

Demi Owens

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The most simple but delicious pasta out there - Cacio e Pepe! Cheesy, Peppery Pasta. You'll be obsessed

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Ingredients

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kosher salt
10 ounces spaghetti
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, divided
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
¾ cup finely grated parmesan
⅓ cup finely grated pecorino

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, and reserve ¾ cup pasta cooking water.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cracked black pepper and cook, swirling pan, until toasted, about 1 minute.
Add ½ cup reserved pasta water to skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the spaghetti and remaining butter. Reduce heat to low and add Parmesan, stirring and tossing with tongs until melted. Remove pan from heat; add Pecorino, stirring and tossing until cheese melts and the sauce coats the pasta. (Add more pasta water if sauce seems dry.) Serve immediately.

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Notes

Get in the habit of scooping out pasta water every single time! No matter what type of sauce you are making this is the best way to finish it.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 452kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Potassium 216mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 465IU (9%) Calcium 276mg (28%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	452kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	56g	19%
Protein	18g	36%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	48mg	16%
Sodium	434mg	18%
Potassium	216mg	5%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	465IU	9%
Calcium	276mg	28%
Iron	1mg	6%