Authentic Cacio e Pepe: A Simple Yet Indulgent Delight
Authentic Cacio e Pepe is an Italian pasta dish that captures the simple yet delicious flavors of cheese and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Reserve some pasta water and drain the spaghetti.
- In a large bowl, mix the spaghetti with the grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Add black pepper and a bit of reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Toss until well combined and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality cheese for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 90 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Authentic Cacio e Pepe, Italian pasta, cheese, black pepper