Cacio e Pepe

Health score
10%
Cacio e Pepe
45 min.
2
680kcal

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If you're craving a simple yet indulgent Italian classic, Cacio e Pepe is the perfect dish to satisfy your taste buds. With just a handful of ingredients, this creamy, peppery pasta comes together in under an hour, making it an ideal meal for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—rich, savory cheese, the warm bite of freshly cracked black pepper, and perfectly cooked pasta, all brought together by the velvety richness of butter. The combination of Grana Padano and Pecorino cheese gives the dish its signature flavor, while the pasta cooking water helps create a silky sauce that coats every bite. It’s a dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, making it a favorite for both beginners and seasoned home cooks alike. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or serving up a special meal for two, Cacio e Pepe is sure to impress with its authentic taste and satisfying comfort. Give it a try and enjoy the magic of Italian cuisine in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup grana padano cheese finely grated
  • servings kosher salt 
  • ounces pasta like spaghetti (such as egg tagliolini, bucatini, or spaghetti)
  • 0.3 cup pecorino cheese finely grated
  • teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided cubed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a 5 quartpot. Season with salt; add pasta and cook,stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutesbefore tender.
  2. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pastacooking water.
  3. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavyskillet over medium heat.
  4. Add pepper and cook,swirling pan, until toasted, about 1 minute.
  5. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to skillet andbring to a simmer.
  6. Add pasta and remainingbutter. Reduce heat to low and add Grana
  7. Padano, stirring and tossing with tongs untilmelted.
  8. Remove pan from heat; add Pecorino,stirring and tossing until cheese melts, saucecoats the pasta, and pasta is al dente. (
  9. Addmore pasta water if sauce seems dry.)
  10. Transferpasta to warm bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories680kcal
Protein17.77%
Fat43.24%
Carbs38.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64
Glycemic Load
26.14
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.594347860502%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:680.11kcal
34.01%
Fat:32.53g
50.04%
Saturated Fat:20.04g
125.27%
Carbohydrates:65.97g
21.99%
Net Carbohydrates:63g
22.91%
Sugar:2.71g
3.01%
Cholesterol:87.98mg
29.33%
Sodium:1002.15mg
43.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.08g
60.16%
Selenium:64.86µg
92.66%
Calcium:648.78mg
64.88%
Phosphorus:554.28mg
55.43%
Manganese:0.92mg
45.98%
Zinc:2.69mg
17.94%
Vitamin A:892.3IU
17.85%
Magnesium:70.54mg
17.64%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.48%
Copper:0.28mg
13.98%
Fiber:2.97g
11.9%
Vitamin B12:0.67µg
11.21%
Iron:1.64mg
9.14%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.63%
Vitamin B3:1.58mg
7.9%
Potassium:256.86mg
7.34%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.63%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.44%
Folate:19.9µg
4.98%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.75%
Vitamin K:4.2µg
4%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.91%
Source:Epicurious