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Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e Pepe is a quick cheesy dish that's sure to hit the spot. This is a comfort food that's easy and insanely delicious!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian, Italian American
Keyword:
cacio e pepe
Servings:
4
People
Author:
Alyssa Rivers
Ingredients
1
pound
thick spaghetti
or fettuccine or linguine
3
tablespoons
butter
1
tablespoon
freshly ground coarse black pepper
2 1/2
cups
Pecorino Romano Cheese
divided
Instructions
In a large
pot
bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente.
Reserve one cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.
Add the butter to the pot and melt over medium high heat. Add the pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add 2 cups cheese and pasta back to the pot and toss until cheese has melted and coated. Garnish with additional pepper and cheese.
Nutrition
Calories:
738
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
87
g
|
Protein:
35
g
|
Fat:
27
g
|
Saturated Fat:
16
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
88
mg
|
Sodium:
832
mg
|
Potassium:
309
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
522
IU
|
Calcium:
691
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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