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Cacio e Pepe

Pasta with cheese and black pepper.
350

Calories

(kcal)
65

Glycemic

Index
12

Protein

(gms)
1

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

ENTREE

(286)

VEG

(462)

ITALIAN

(112)

2.5k
1m
5.1k
1.9k

Description

Cacio e Pepe is a classic Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper. It's a creamy, flavorful dish achieved by mixing grated cheese and pepper with hot pasta water. This dish is known for its simplicity and rich taste, highlighting basic ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Dried spaghetti

400

Grams

Pecorino romano cheese

150

Grams

Black pepper

2

Teaspoons

Salt

0

To taste

Water

0

As needed

Preparation steps:

1. Boil salted water in a large pot.
2. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
4. Drain spaghetti and set aside.
5. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
6. Add freshly ground black pepper to the skillet.
7. Toast pepper briefly until fragrant.
8. Add half of the reserved pasta water to the skillet.
9. Add spaghetti to the skillet.
10. Reduce heat to low.
11. Add grated Pecorino Romano cheese gradually.
12. Toss spaghetti to coat with cheese and pepper.
13. Add more pasta water if needed for creaminess.
14. Mix until smooth and well combined.
15. Serve immediately with extra cheese if desired.
Cacio e Pepe

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