Cacio E Pepe Pasta
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
592 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cacio E Pepe Pasta
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Cacio E Pepe Pasta - Only 5 ingredients needed to make this delicious pasta tossed with fresh pepper and pecorino and parmigiano cheeses. Have dinner on the table in 15 minutes or less.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Spaghetti
- 1 - 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter cubed
- 1 Cup pecorino romano grated
- 1 Cup parmigiano reggiano grated
- salt to taste
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Instructions
- Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Add salt and throw in the pasta
- Cook spaghetti for 8 minutes (or 1-2 minutes before it becomes al dente)
- When the pasta finishes cooking. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest
- Meanwhile in another big pot, place 1 Tablespoon of butter and toss in 1 teaspoon of freshly cracked pepper
- Let the pepper cook in the butter for 1 minute
- Add the cheeses and about 1/2 cup of the pasta (save the rest in case it needs it). Mix with a wooden spoon
- Toss in the pasta and let it get coated with the sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt with the pasta
- If sauce seems to dry, add more pasta water
- Check for seasoning and make the necessary adjustments
- Serve the pasta immediately
- Garnish with more pepper and cheese on top
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Potassium
274mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
365IU
(7%)
Calcium
292mg
(29%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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