Description
Cacio e Pepe is a quintessential Roman pasta dish that embodies the beauty of simplicity. With just three ingredients—spaghetti, Pecorino Romano cheese, and freshly cracked black pepper—this dish offers a creamy, peppery delight that’s ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for last-minute dinners or cozy gatherings, Cacio e Pepe is sure to impress with its rich flavors and comforting texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water; cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- While pasta cooks, grate cheese into a bowl.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the cracked black pepper for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
- Toss the hot spaghetti with toasted pepper and gradually add the grated cheese along with reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and cracked pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg