Description
Cacio e Pepe is a classic Roman pasta dish that brings comfort and elegance to your table. With just three key ingredients—spaghetti, creamy Pecorino Romano cheese, and freshly cracked black pepper—this simple yet flavorful recipe delivers a delightful experience in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, Cacio e Pepe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 100g)
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, toast freshly cracked black pepper for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with the toasted pepper. Remove from heat and gradually add grated Pecorino Romano while tossing quickly until creamy.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually until achieving desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Pecorino Romano and more cracked pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 190g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg