Description
Cacio e Pepe Pasta is a classic Italian dish that embodies comfort and simplicity. With just a few quality ingredients, this creamy, cheesy pasta comes together in minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or impromptu gatherings. The delightful combination of freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese and cracked black pepper creates a sauce that’s both rich and satisfying, leaving you with a warm feeling after every bite. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe that captures the essence of Italian culinary tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (for pasta water)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, mix the grated Pecorino Romano and black pepper in a bowl.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining the spaghetti.
- Gradually add hot pasta water to the cheese mixture while stirring until creamy.
- Toss the drained spaghetti with the cheese mixture in the pot; add olive oil if desired for extra creaminess.
- Serve immediately, topped with additional cheese and freshly cracked pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg