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Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

A simple and classic Italian pasta dish made with just a few ingredients: spaghetti, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 200 g Pecorino Romano cheese finely grated
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • to taste salt

Instructions 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the black pepper for about 1 minute.
  3. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
  4. Remove from heat and add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Toss quickly to combine, adding more pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and black pepper if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cacio e Pepe, Pasta
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