Description
Cacio e Pepe is a traditional Roman pasta dish made with simple ingredients that create a rich and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 100g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Water, for boiling
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
- In a large bowl, combine grated Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper.
- Add the hot pasta to the cheese mixture.
- Toss the pasta quickly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese and pepper on top.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of pepper according to your taste.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cacio e Pepe Pasta, Italian Pasta, Quick Pasta Recipes