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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
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: 738kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Calcium: 691mg | Iron: 2mg

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