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Cacio e Pepe with Brussels Sprouts
One of my favorite meals as a kid was Cacio e Pepe! Today I’m upping the ante with Cacio e Pepe with Brussels Sprouts. Because really, it’s the right thing to do!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 686 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 6 oz. wheat pasta spaghetti
- 5 ounces shredded brussels sprouts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¾ cup finely grated parmesan
- ¼ cup finely grated pecorino
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season with salt and add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve ¾ cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the rest. Place the pasta aside for a moment.
- In a large skillet, add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the cracked black pepper and stir to combine.
- Add ½ cup of the reserved pasta water to skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked pasta and reduce heat to low. Add the grated Parmesan and tossing with tongs until melted. Remove pan from heat and add the grated Pecorino, stirring and tossing until melted. If the pasta still looks a bit dry, add the remaining reserved water and toss to combine. Transfer pasta to a serving dish and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Switch out whole wheat for your favorite type of pasta. And it's always a great idea to save some pasta water before draining, no matter what dish you are making. It really helps pull a sauce together.
Nutrition Information
Calories
686kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
833mg
(35%)
Potassium
557mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1441IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
538mg
(54%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 686
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 686kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 833mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1441IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 538mg | 54% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.