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Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

A simple, classic Roman pasta dish made with just a few ingredients.
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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, finely grated
  • 2 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, toast the black pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
  4. Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the toasted pepper. Toss to combine.
  5. Gradually add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, tossing constantly and adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional 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
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