By Julie
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
Need a recipe in your back pocket where just a few humble ingredients come together to taste like a million bucks? This Italian style Mac and cheese from my nonna with its flavorful blend of pungent pecorino, mild parmigiana, and loads of black pepper - wins over hearts and taste buds every time. When I'm low on groceries, this is one dish I know I can put on the table in a snap.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:35:04 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
57
Moderate
Glycemic Load
37
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories506 kcal (25%)
Total Fat19.2 g (27%)
Carbs65.3 g (25%)
Sugars2.3 g (3%)
Protein17.7 g (35%)
Sodium341.7 mg (17%)
Fiber2.9 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 2 minutes fewer than the package recommends. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water. Return the pasta and reserved cooking water to the pot.
Step 2
Put the pot over medium heat and add the butter, both cheeses, and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Turn off the heat, cover and let stand for 1 minute, and then serve.
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