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Cacio e Pepe
Alyssa Rivers
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!
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Prep Time
5
mins
Cook Time
10
mins
Total Time
15
mins
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Italian, Italian American
Servings
4
People
Calories
738
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
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