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Cacio E Pepe Pasta

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.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 592 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Add salt and throw in the pasta
  2. Cook spaghetti for 8 minutes (or 1-2 minutes before it becomes al dente)
  3. When the pasta finishes cooking. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest
  4. Meanwhile in another big pot, place 1 Tablespoon of butter and toss in 1 teaspoon of freshly cracked pepper
  5. Let the pepper cook in the butter for 1 minute
  6. Add the cheeses and about 1/2 cup of the pasta  (save the rest in case it needs it). Mix with a wooden spoon
  7. Toss in the pasta and let it get coated with the sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt with the pasta
  8. If sauce seems to dry, add more pasta water
  9. Check for seasoning and make the necessary adjustments
  10. Serve the pasta immediately
  11. Garnish with more pepper and cheese on top
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.