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.
CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates
361
kcal9.9g
grams18.7g
grams36.4g
gramsSpaghetti
200
g
Butter
60
g
Freshly ground black pepper
1
tsp
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese
70
g
Salt
to taste
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2
Boil 3 liters of water and add salt.
- Salt: to taste
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.
- Spaghetti: 200 g
4
Melt 40 grams of butter in a pan.
- Butter: 60 g
5
Add freshly ground pepper and sauté it for about a minute, stirring constantly.
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
6
Pour 0.5 cup of pasta water and bring to a boil.
7
Add the pasta and the remaining butter.
- Spaghetti: 200 g
- Butter: 60 g
8
Lower the heat to minimum, add grated cheese.
- Grated Pecorino Romano cheese: 70 g
9
Mix well with tongs until the cheese dissolves; if necessary, add more pasta water.
10
Submit.