Giada De Laurentiis Cacio E Pepe: The Best Indulgent Comfort Dish
Experience the rich flavors of Giada De Laurentiis Cacio E Pepe, a classic Italian dish that embodies indulgent comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 50 grams black pepper, freshly ground
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente.
- Reserve some pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
- In a large bowl, combine the hot spaghetti with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper.
- Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and pepper.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use more pasta water.
- Experiment with different types of pasta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams