Go Back
–+ servings
spaghetti-cacio-e-pepe-recipe

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

A simple and classic Italian pasta dish made with just a few ingredients.
Print Recipe Pin This
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, grated
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • to taste salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. 2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and toast the black pepper for 1-2 minutes.
  3. 3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the spaghetti.
  4. 4. Add the spaghetti to the skillet with the black pepper. Gradually add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, tossing the pasta with tongs and adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
  5. 5. 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
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!