Description
A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish featuring spaghetti or tonarelli, Pecorino Romano cheese, and freshly ground black pepper.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or Tonarelli
- Pecorino Romano cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt
- Water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add a generous amount of salt.
- Add spaghetti or tonarelli to the boiling water and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Finely grate about one cup of Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Toast freshly ground black pepper in a large skillet over medium heat for about a minute.
- Once pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of starchy pasta water and drain the pasta.
- Transfer the hot pasta to the skillet with the toasted pepper and mix well.
- Gradually add Pecorino Romano and reserved pasta water, mixing vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Pecorino and black pepper.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for optimal flavor, and remember to reserve pasta water to achieve the perfect sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cacio e Pepe, pasta, Italian dish, simple recipe, comfort food
