10-Minute Cacio e Pepe
This cacio e pepe recipe is going to be your new favorite meal for those nights when you’re looking for simple and super quick comfort food!
Prep Time 0 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 273 kcal
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 9 ounces fresh spaghetti or linguine
- 1 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the pepper and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Whisk in the water.
Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until softened.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
Top with additional cheese and black pepper, if desired.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 366IUCalcium: 275mgIron: 1mg