How to Make Pici Cacio e Pepe: The Easy, Indulgent Comfort Food
Learn how to make Pici Cacio e Pepe, a simple yet delicious pasta dish that delivers indulgence and comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams Pici pasta
- 100 grams Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- Water (for boiling)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
- Add the Pici pasta and cook until al dente.
- In a separate bowl, grate the Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
- Combine the hot pasta with the cheese and pepper, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, topped with more cheese and pepper if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, make sure to mix everything while the pasta is still hot.
- Experiment with the amount of black pepper to adjust the spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pici, Cacio e Pepe, pasta, comfort food, Italian cuisine