Description
Indulge in the simplicity of Cacio e Pepe, a beloved Italian pasta dish that combines just three ingredients for an unforgettable experience. This creamy spaghetti, enveloped in sharp Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked black pepper, is comfort food at its finest. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that feels like a warm embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (for boiling pasta)
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, toast freshly cracked black pepper in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti. Add the hot pasta to the skillet with toasted pepper and toss to combine.
- Gradually add grated Pecorino Romano while tossing, incorporating reserved pasta water until achieving a creamy texture.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and cracked pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg