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

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

by Kiano Moju·published 2018-06-12

Meal

Servings

4 servings

Total time

25 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

386 kcal

Ingredients (6)

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Instructions (7 steps)

01Bring 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.
02Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, and pepper, and stir to combine.
03Stir in the reserved pasta water.
04Toss in the cooked pasta. Reduce the heat to low.
05Add the Parmesan and toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well-coated.
06Season with salt, if desired.

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