Description
Cacio e pepe, a classic Roman dish, delivers comfort and simplicity in every bite. This recipe features al dente spaghetti tossed in a creamy blend of freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese and cracked black pepper. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, cacio e pepe promises to impress with its rich flavors and enticing aroma. With just a few key ingredients, you’ll create a delightful meal that is both satisfying and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy cooking water before draining the pasta.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper.
- Toss the drained spaghetti into the bowl with cheese and pepper, adding reserved pasta water gradually while stirring until creamy.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg