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Cacio e Pepe Pasta Recipe
4 ingredients
6 to 8 servings
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Those of you who think all pasta sauces are long-simmered affairs will be relieved to discover that this incredibly simple dish requires only four ingredients...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
221
Calories
7g
Protein
21g
Fat
2g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Romano Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds dried spaghetti
- 3 1/2 cups Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated on the small holes of a box grater (about 8 ounces)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), cut into tablespoon-size pieces
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
Directions
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By chow ·
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