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Cacio e Pepe
This is the best Cacio e Pepe Recipe! Only 4 ingredients are needed for a light, full-flavored and delicious dish.
Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
25
minutes
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
6
servings
Author:
Holly
Ingredients
12
ounces
long pasta
or spaghetti
4
ounces
Pecorino Romano
plus extra for garnish
1 ½
teaspoons
black pepper
finely ground
2
tablespoons
butter
Instructions
Grate cheese in a blender or food processor to a fine consistency and place in a medium bowl. Add pepper and mix well.
Cook pasta in a shallow pot with salted water until al dente. Drain well reserving 1 ½ cups of pasta water (do not rinse pasta).
Turn the pot to low and add the pasta back into the warm pot with butter. Toss well.
Add cheese and toss to combine adding in pasta water a little bit at a time as needed to reach desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories:
318
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
43
g
|
Protein:
13
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
30
mg
|
Sodium:
264
mg
|
Potassium:
149
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
195
IU
|
Calcium:
215
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg