Classic Spaghetti with Cheese and Black Pepper (Cacio e Pepe)

Votes: 1

Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 909, total fat 39 G., saturated fats 17 G., proteins 48 G., carbohydrates 89 G., fiber 4 G., cholesterol 63 mg, sodium 1286 mg, sugar 4 G.

This classic Italian dish is made with just four basic ingredients—spaghetti, olive oil, black pepper, and Parmesan—so they all need to be of the highest quality. The key is adding freshly ground black pepper, which ensures the pasta is incredibly flavorful and aromatic.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

450 g spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper + extra for serving
2.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese + extra for serving

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the water.
In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the peppercorns and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the pasta and 1.5 cups of the cooking water and toss. Gradually add the Parmesan cheese and toss until the pasta is coated. Adjust the consistency of the sauce if needed by adding a little more of the cooking water, season with salt to taste, and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese and black pepper, if desired.

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