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Cacio e Pepe twirled on a plate

Cacio e Pepe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Holly
This is the best Cacio e Pepe Recipe! Only 4 ingredients are needed for a light, full-flavored and delicious dish.

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: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 1mg