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Cacio e Pepe
The most simple but delicious pasta out there - Cacio e Pepe! Cheesy, Peppery Pasta. You'll be obsessed
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 452 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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
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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.