The Best Cacio e Pepe Recipe: Easy, Indulgent Comfort Food
Discover how to make the ultimate Cacio e Pepe, a simple yet indulgent pasta dish that is perfect for a comforting meal any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- In a bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the pasta.
- Add the hot pasta to the cheese and pepper mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese and pepper on top.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use a little more reserved pasta water.
- Ensure the cheese is finely grated for smooth incorporation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 100g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cacio e Pepe, Pasta, Comfort Food