Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe Recipe
Learn how to make a classic Italian pasta dish with this easy Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe recipe. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy and flavorful pasta dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt for pasta water
Ingredients:
Instructions
- Boil the Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 1/2 cups of pasta water.
- Toast Pepper: Toast black pepper in a skillet, then add butter and olive oil.
- Create Sauce: Add pasta water to skillet, then toss in spaghetti and Pecorino Romano.
- Finish and Serve: Stir vigorously to create a creamy sauce, adding more pasta water if needed. Serve with extra cheese and pepper.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Pecorino Romano for the best flavor.
- Toss pasta off heat to prevent cheese clumping.
- Reserve enough pasta water for a creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: ~410 kcal
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~480 mg
- Fat: ~14 g
- Saturated Fat: ~7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~54 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~16 g
- Cholesterol: ~30 mg
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