Classic Cacio e Pepe: Simple Italian Elegance
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Ingredients
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200 grams Spaghetti
(Use high-quality durum wheat pasta.) -
100 grams Pecorino Romano cheese
(Grated finely for better incorporation.) -
1 teaspoon Black pepper
(Freshly cracked for maximum flavor.)
Salt, to taste
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1 tablespoon Olive oil
(Extra virgin preferred for flavor.)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
- Calcium: 300 mg
- Iron: 1.5 mg
Instructions
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1 - Boil Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. -
2 - Prepare Cheese and Pepper:
While pasta cooks, finely grate Pecorino Romano cheese and crack black pepper in a bowl. -
3 - Combine Pasta and Cheese:
Reserve some pasta water, then drain spaghetti. In the pot, combine hot pasta with cheese and pepper, adding reserved water to create a creamy sauce. -
4 - Finish and Serve:
Drizzle with olive oil if desired, mix well, and serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and pepper.
More About: Classic Cacio e Pepe: Simple Italian Elegance
A traditional Roman dish featuring pasta, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper, embodying simplicity and flavor.
Cacio e Pepe, translating to "cheese and pepper," is a minimalist Roman pasta dish that showcases the beauty of simplicity. Originating from the Lazio region, it primarily uses just three ingredients: spaghetti, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper. Its allure lies not just in its simplicity, but also in the depth of flavor that can...
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