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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!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 273 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 366IUCalcium: 275mgIron: 1mg
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