Creamy Cacio e Pepe
Creamy Cacio e Pepe. A comforting, simple twist on the classic Italian pasta dish. This variation uses heavy cream, creating an even richer and indulgent sauce. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect recipe for easy, weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano freshly grated plus additional for garnish
- 2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper plus additional for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. We will finish cooking it in the sauce. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and set aside.10 ounces pasta of your choice, 1/2 cup pasta water
- In a large skillet or cooking pan, add freshly cracked black pepper. Toast on medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant. Then, add the pasta water to the same cooking pan. Note: Please step away to avoid inhaling the harsh aroma of the pepper particles that may come from the formed steam.1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Add heavy cream and whisk to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Then, whisk in grated cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup Parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano, 2 Tablespoons butter
- Add in cooked pasta and stir to combine. Simmer on low for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Garnish with additional cracked pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 16gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 996IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 1mg
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