Description
Experience the flavors of Rome with this quick and easy Cacio e Pepe, featuring creamy Pecorino Romano cheese and a kick of freshly cracked black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- 2. Reserve Pasta Water: Before draining the pasta, save about 1 cup of the starchy cooking water.
- 3. Combine Cheese and Pepper: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and cracked black pepper. Mix well.
- 4. Mix Pasta with Cheese: Add the hot drained spaghetti to the bowl with cheese and pepper. Gradually pour in reserved pasta water until a smooth sauce forms, tossing vigorously until every strand is coated.
- 5. Serve Flawlessly: Transfer the coated spaghetti to plates, adding an extra sprinkle of cheese and black pepper on top.
- 6. Enjoy! Sit back, relax, and savor your delicious Cacio e Pepe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg