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Cacio e Pepe

Yields6 ServingsTotal Time25 mins

An Italian classic pasta side dish -- "cheese and pepper" with spaghetti

Ingredients
 12 oz Creamette® Spaghetti
 2 cups Romano cheese, freshly grated
 3 tbsp unsalted butter
Cooking Directions
1

 Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and
reserve 3/4 cup cooking water.

2

 Return cooking water to the pot and place over low heat. Add 1¾ cups
cheese, butter, a generous amount of freshly ground pepper and whisk
until cheese and butter have melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.
 

3

 When cheese is melted and smooth, add pasta back to pot, toss and heat through.
 

4

 Season to taste with salt (and more pepper if needed) and serve sprinkled with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0