Description
Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans is a delightful dish that marries creamy butter beans with a rich, savory sauce of Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper. This comforting recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. With its vibrant colors and indulgent yet healthy ingredients, this dish makes every meal feel gourmet. Dive into the comforting flavors of Italy right from your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the butter beans by draining and rinsing them until clean.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the butter beans to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in freshly cracked black pepper and grated Pecorino Romano cheese until creamy.
- Adjust with more olive oil if needed, then fold in chopped parsley.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Pecorino Romano cheese and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 20mg