Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Cheese and Pepper)

Name: Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Cheese and Pepper)
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: salt, to taste; 1/2 lb spaghetti (225 g); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; 4 oz grated parmesan cheese (115 g); Bacon Bits (optional)

Mensahs2 @mensah2018

Spaghetti with cheese and pepper is a simple and delicious pasta dish, with creamy pecorino romano cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Mensahs2 @mensah2018

Spaghetti with cheese and pepper is a simple and delicious pasta dish, with creamy pecorino romano cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper.

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Ingredients

4 servings

salt, to taste
1/2 lbspaghetti (225 g)
2 tablespoonsolive oil
2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
2 teaspoonscoarsely ground black pepper
4 ozgrated parmesan cheese (115 g)
Bacon Bits (optional)

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Steps

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructs, until al dente. Save 1 cup (240 ml) pasta water, then drain.
2

Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, and pepper, and stir to combine.
3

Stir in the reserved pasta water.
4

Toss in the cooked pasta. Reduce the heat to low.
5

Add the Parmesan and toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well-coated.
6

Season with salt, if desired.