Authentic Cacio e Pepe

Name: Authentic Cacio e Pepe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound tonnarelli or thick spaghetti pasta; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 1/2 cups finely shredded pecorino romano cheese or freshly gfrated; 1 cup pasta water approximate; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper*

Prep Time

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

15m

This authentic Cacio e Pepe recipe features tonnarelli or thick spaghetti pasta coated in a creamy, peppery pecorino romano cheese sauce. The key to success is using pasta water to create the perfect consistency and flavor. Simple yet satisfying, this classic Roman dish is a must-try for pasta lovers.

Cacio E Pepe

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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1 pound tonnarelli or thick spaghetti pasta

1 tablespoon salt

1 1/2 cups finely shredded pecorino romano cheese or freshly gfrated

1 cup pasta water approximate

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper*

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

335kcal

16%
Fat

11g

0%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

44g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

15g

0%
Cholesterol

20mg

1%
Sodium

523mg

26%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Authentic Cacio e Pepe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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