Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe is a 20-minute fakeaway dinner. Pick estimates $4.68 a serving, below the catalog average of $5.05, with 20g of protein and 560 kcal. You need stove and 5 ingredients.

• 20 minCook time
• $4.68Est. cost
• 560Calories
• 20gProtein
• 68gCarbs
• 20gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🍝SpaghettiPantry3 oz
• 🧀Parmesan CheeseDairy & Eggs1½ oz
• 🧀Pecorino CheeseDairy & Eggs1 oz
• 🧂Black PepperPantry1 tsp
• 🧈ButterDairy & Eggs1 tbsp

Method

1. Cook the spaghetti in generously salted boiling water for 1 minute less than the package says, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
2. Toast the black pepper in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Finely grate the parmesan and pecorino together.
4. Add the butter and a splash of the reserved pasta water to the skillet with the pepper and melt over low heat.
5. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss, then remove from the heat and add the grated cheese a handful at a time, tossing constantly.
6. Loosen with more pasta water as needed until glossy and creamy.
7. Serve immediately with extra black pepper on top.

You'll need

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