Buttered Noodles with Cheese and Pepper (Cacio e Pepe)
Yield:
2 servings
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
A basic buttered noodle recipe made with butter, cheese and pepper.
Ingredients
- 1/2 box dried Tagliatelle or other dried pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Pecorino cheese, grated
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water
- In a skillet over a low heat melt the butter.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Add the pepper, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano cheese and toss to coat the pasta, then add the pasta water slowly and stir until you have a creamy texture.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 404Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 1115mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 16g
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