12 Best Cacio e Pepe Recipes - Simple Yet Delicious
FEBRUARY 07, 2023
CACIO E PEPE
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Cacio e Pepe is a classic Italian pasta dish with an incredibly simple yet delicious recipe. It's the perfect combination of salty Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper, and it's always a crowd pleaser.
In this collection, we've gathered the 12 best Cacio e Pepe recipes to help you make the perfect plate of pasta. From traditional recipes to creative twists, there's something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a sophisticated dish for your next dinner party, you're sure to find the perfect recipe here.
Buon appetito!
The Grateful Grazer
Spinach Cacio e Pepe
Bucatini noodles with spinach and green peas coated in pecorino romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
1
1
25 min
TOTAL TIME
599
CALORIES
$3.71
PER SERVING
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Nonna Box
Pasta cacio e pepe
This pasta is one of the most famous and traditional Roman recipes. Made with just three ingredients but absolutely delicious! Try it!
5
97
42
20 min
TOTAL TIME
571
CALORIES
$2.03
PER SERVING
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Salt & Baker
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
This flavorful pasta dish is so easy to make!
4
154
20 min
TOTAL TIME
624
CALORIES
$4.37
PER SERVING
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So Much Food Blog
Cacio e Pepe for Two
I love a simple weeknight pasta for dinner and cacio e pepe is the perfect dinner for two! Loaded with cheese and pepper, this pasta recipe couldn't be simpler or more perfect.
2
14
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1113
CALORIES
$2.01
PER SERVING
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Delish
Cacio E Pepe Egg Noodles
This pasta is fooling you—it's made entirely of eggs! Find the recipe for Cacio E Pepe Egg Noodles on Delish.com.
2
6,983
1,171
15 min
TOTAL TIME
819
CALORIES
$1.63
PER SERVING
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Cooking for Keeps
Cacio e Pepe Ramen
Classic Cacio e Pepe made with just five ingredients - pasta, butter, black pepper, pecorino, and parmesan - and one pan! Spaghetti is subbed out for chewy ramen noodles making this easy dish come together in 15 minutes or less.
3
77
9
524
CALORIES
$2.71
PER SERVING
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Roman Decadence: Simple and Elegant Cacio e Pepe
Experience the delicious taste of Rome with this straightforward and elegant Cacio e Pepe recipe – a simple yet stunning combination of pasta, pecorino romano cheese, and freshly cracked black pepper.
1
20 min
TOTAL TIME
894
CALORIES
$4.99
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
5 STEPS
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, seasoned with 2 tsp of sea salt. Add the pasta and stir occasionally, cooking until the pasta is al dente.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the grated pecorino romano cheese, 2 tsp of black pepper, and 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water. Mix vigorously with a spoon to form a paste.
3
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, quickly transfer the al dente pasta from the pot to the mixing bowl containing the cheese paste.
4
Toss the pasta until it is well-coated with a creamy cheese sauce. Add additional pasta water, 1 tbsp at a time, if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
5
Serve immediately, topping each portion with an extra sprinkle of the remaining 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese and additional freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
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Martha Stewart
Cacio e Pepe with Lemon
Cacio e pepe is practically synonymous with Pecorino Romano -- but Pecorino clumps when cooked. Add it at the end, instead, which also makes the most of its sharp flavor. Lemon adds spunk -- that is, acidity and freshness.
35
2,281
150
25 min
TOTAL TIME
973
CALORIES
$2.65
PER SERVING
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Cooking for Keeps
Cacio e Pepe Ravioli
Ricotta and black pepper stuffed ravioli smothered in an easy butter and black pepper butter sauce. A classic - updated!
32
2 hr 55 min
TOTAL TIME
1392
CALORIES
$2.59
PER SERVING
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The Country Cook
BROWN BUTTER CACIO E PEPE
Brown Butter Cacio e Pepe is simply spaghetti coated in a butter and Parmesan sauce and loaded with fresh black pepper!
1
856
76
20 min
TOTAL TIME
565
CALORIES
$0.80
PER SERVING
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Super Creamy Cacio e Pepe Style Pasta Recipe
Indulge in an irresistible Italian classic with this super creamy cacio e pepe style pasta recipe. It's the perfect balance of cheesy, peppery, and delicious!
6
434
6
20 min
TOTAL TIME
579
CALORIES
$2.22
PER SERVING
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Bon Appétit
Butternut Squash Cacio e Pepe
Think of this butternut cacio e pepe recipe as pasta cacio e pepe...with sausage. It’s comfort food-y, so it could use some fresh greens and/or veggies to help balance it out. Check out .
12
1,649
88
550
CALORIES
$2.15
PER SERVING
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Coastal Living
Cacio e Pepe with Sauteed Shrimp
Our favorite peel 'n' eat seafood gets new life with one kitchen-friendly formula: Shrimp + Starch + Sauce = Delish
35
18
25 min
TOTAL TIME
344
CALORIES
$2.77
PER SERVING
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