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Cacio E Pepe

A simple, classic Italian pasta dish made with just a few ingredients.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g Spaghetti
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • 2 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 cup Pasta water Reserved from cooking the pasta

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. 2. In a skillet, toast the black pepper over medium heat until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with some of the reserved pasta water.
  4. 4. Sprinkle the grated Pecorino Romano cheese over the pasta and toss with tongs until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce. Add more pasta water if needed.
  5. 5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pasta, Quick
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