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Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

A classic Roman pasta dish made with just a few simple ingredients.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 200 g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions 

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, toast black pepper in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain spaghetti.
  4. Add spaghetti to the pan with pepper, then add reserved pasta water and grated Pecorino Romano.
  5. Toss until cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pasta, Quick
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