Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
User Reviews
3.7
144 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
819 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
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Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese marries the uber simple but powerfully flavored classic Italian pasta with everybody's favorite comfort food ~ delish!
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Ingredients
- 2/3 pound macaroni I used cavatappi
- 16 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 Tbsp coarsely cracked black pepper plus more to taste
- 8 ounce bag of grated Italian Blend cheese I used Sargento
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese I used the good stuff, Parmesan-Reggiano
- salt if necessary taste first
bread crumb topping
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Set oven to 350F
- Make the breadcrumb topping first. Heat the butter in a small skillet and stir in the breadcrumbs. Cook for a minute or two, stirring constantly. Take off the heat, mix in the cheese, and set aside.
- Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until just shy of al dente, I cook it 2 minutes short of what the package says. Drain and rinse with cold water so it stops cooking. Set aside.
- Put the evaporated milk in a large saucepan along with the cracked pepper. Bring the mixture up to a simmer, then take off the heat and add the Italian blend cheese, and the grated Parmesan. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Put it back on the heat briefly if necessary to get everything melted. Taste and add salt if needed, you probably won't need any.
- Add the macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir well. Turn the mixture into a single baking dish, or individual oven safe dishes.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped parsley and more fresh cracked pepper.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
819kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
1320mg
(55%)
Potassium
617mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1066IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
1121mg
(112%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 819 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 819kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1320mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1066IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 1121mg | 112% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.7
144 reviews
Good
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