Name: Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Cheese and Pepper) Recipe by Tasty
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt, to taste; ½ lb spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; 4 oz grated parmesan cheese, or pecorino romano cheese

Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Cheese and Pepper) Recipe by Tasty

Spaghetti with cheese and pepper is a simple and delicious pasta dish, with creamy pecorino romano cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper.

25 min total 10 min prep 15 min cook 4 servings 386 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

salt, to taste
½ lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
4 oz grated parmesan cheese, or pecorino romano cheese

Instructions

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1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructs, until al dente. Save 1 cup (240 ml) pasta water, then drain.
2 Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, and pepper, and stir to combine.
3 Stir in the reserved pasta water.
4 Toss in the cooked pasta. Reduce the heat to low.
5 Add the Parmesan and toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well-coated.
6 Season with salt, if desired.
7 Enjoy!