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Spaghetti alla Cacio e Pepe
A classic Italian pasta dish made with just a few ingredients, showcasing the rich flavors of cacio e pepe. This recipe is a staple of Italian cuisine, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●12 oz Spaghetti
- ●1/2 cup Cacio e Pepe cheese blendHomemade or store-bought
- ●4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- ●2 tsp Black pepper
- ●1/4 cup Grana Padano cheeseOptional
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Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
- 3
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 4
Add the cacio e pepe cheese blend and stir until smooth.
- 5
Add the reserved pasta water to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- 6
Add the cooked spaghetti to the cheese sauce and toss until well coated.
- 7
Season with black pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve immediately, topped with additional Grana Padano cheese if desired.