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Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe Recipe

A simple, classic Italian pasta dish made with just a few ingredients.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 100 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. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, toast the black pepper over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
  4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the toasted pepper. Add the reserved pasta water and toss to combine.
  5. Remove from heat and add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Toss until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and black pepper if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Pasta, Quick
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