How long does Cacio e Pepe take to cook?

Total time is about 15 minutes for 2 servings.

Is Cacio e Pepe vegetarian?

Yes — this version is vegetarian.

What are the main ingredients?

The headline ingredients are spaghetti, pecorino, black pepper.

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Cacio e Pepe

Name: Cacio e Pepe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 g spaghetti; 1 cup pecorino; 1.5 tsp black pepper; salt

Three-ingredient pasta with pecorino and cracked pepper.

15 min2 servesmedium

Three-ingredient pasta with pecorino and cracked pepper. This Italian veg is sized for 2 and comes together in about 15 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per servingestimated

175

kcal

Protein

34g

Carbs

Fat

vegquickpastapantry

Ingredients

spaghetti200 g
pecorino1 cup
black pepper1.5 tsp
saltstaple

Method

1
Toast cracked pepper in a dry pan, 30 seconds.
2
Cook spaghetti until al dente; reserve pasta water.
3
Off heat, toss pasta with pecorino, pepper and starchy water until creamy.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Cacio e Pepe take to cook?: Total time is about 15 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Cacio e Pepe vegetarian?: Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?: The headline ingredients are spaghetti, pecorino, black pepper.

Ingredients

Method

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