# Dinner

Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta)

Name: Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) packages dried spaghetti; 3.5 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese, or more to taste; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; salt to taste

By Olivia Carter

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September 11, 2024

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Made with just 5 ingredients, there's nothing minimalist about the rich and creamy taste of this cacio e pepe pasta dish.

Servings 16 People

Calories 347 Kcal

Prep Time 15 Minutes

Cook time 25 Minutes

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Ingredients

2 (16 ounce) packages dried spaghetti
3.5 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese, or more to taste
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
salt to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a 12-quart pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 2 cups of cooking water.
Step 2

Return pasta and cooking water to the pot over low heat. Add 3 1/2 cups Pecorino Romano cheese, butter, and pepper. Stir until cheese has melted and formed a creamy sauce, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
Step 3

Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

Enjoy your meal!

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