Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Reserve one cup of pasta water and drain the spaghetti.
- In a large bowl, mix the spaghetti with the cheese and pepper, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, mix in a little extra pasta water.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Giada De Laurentiis, Cacio E Pepe, comfort food, pasta