Authentic Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe Recipe

Name: Authentic Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1.75 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Our family's favorite spaghetti cacio e pepe recipe, loved by all for years! This simple variation on mac and cheese is incredibly easy to make.

Total time20 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4

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Servings

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1.75 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain spaghetti thoroughly.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and pepper in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked spaghetti and Pecorino Romano cheese to the skillet. Gradually add 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, stirring until the cheese is melted and creamy, about 1 minute. Add more pasta water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce evenly coats the spaghetti, another minute or so.

Nutrition

Calories: 807 kcal
Fat Content: 36 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 633 mg
Protein Content: 32 g
Cholesterol Content: 54 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 88 g
Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g