Quick and Easy Cacio e Pepe: Authentic Taste with Just 4 Ingredients!
Simple and elegant, creamy Cacio e Pepe pasta only requires four ingredients, and it is delicious!
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Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Calories: 415kcal
Equipment
- Cheese grater
- Large pot
- 2 forks
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- Coarse salt
- 9 oz Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
- Black pepper to taste, freshly ground or cracked
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water boils, add a hefty pinch of salt. This and the salt from the cheese, is the only salt we’re adding, so be generous.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente, following the package instructions.
- Two minutes before the pasta is done cooking, place the serving bowl on top of the pot to warm up. The bowl needs to be warm so the consistency of the sauce can be achieved.
- Reserve one cup of cooking water, drain the pasta, and transfer it to the warm bowl.
- Sprinkle some of the pecorino over the pasta as well as a little water. Toss vigorously. Continue adding cheese and water until a creamy consistency is achieved. If you feel it is too watery, add more cheese. If you feel it is too thick, add more water. A soft and creamy consistency is what we’re looking for.
- Serve with freshly cracked pepper on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 826mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 38mg