Giada De Laurentiis Cacio E Pepe: An Easy Comfort Classic
A simple yet delicious recipe for Cacio E Pepe inspired by Giada De Laurentiis.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 50 grams black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper.
- Once pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the hot pasta to the cheese and pepper mixture, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce. Add pasta water as necessary.
- Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a bit more reserved pasta water as needed.
- Use freshly cracked black pepper for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Giada De Laurentiis Cacio E Pepe, comfort food, Italian recipe