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Pasta Cacho-e-pepe

4 servings

20 minutes

Cacho-e-pepe literally means spaghetti with cheese and pepper. A very tasty and filling Italian pasta that is popular all over the world.

Pasta Cacho-e-pepe
Energy value per serving
Calories
361kcal
Proteins
9.9grams
Fats
18.7grams
Carbohydrates
36.4grams
Ingredients
4servings
Cooking steps
  • Step 1

    1

    Prepare the necessary ingredients.

  • Step 2

    2

    Boil 3 liters of water and add salt.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Salt:  to taste
  • Step 3

    3

    Add the pasta, cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. About 2 minutes before the pasta is done, drain the water, leaving a cup of water.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Spaghetti: 200 g
  • Step 4

    4

    Melt 40 grams of butter in a pan.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Butter: 60 g
  • Step 5

    5

    Add freshly ground pepper and sauté it for about a minute, stirring constantly.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Freshly ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
  • Step 6

    6

    Pour 0.5 cup of pasta water and bring to a boil.

  • Step 7

    7

    Add the pasta and the remaining butter.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Spaghetti: 200 g
    2. Butter: 60 g
  • Step 8

    8

    Lower the heat to minimum, add grated cheese.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Grated Pecorino Romano: 70 g
  • Step 9

    9

    Mix well with tongs until the cheese dissolves; if necessary, add more pasta water.

  • Step 10

    10

    Submit.