Best Cheese And Pepper Cacio E Pepe Spaghetti Squash Recipes

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CACIO E PEPE (SPAGHETTI WITH CHEESE AND PEPPER) RECIPE BY TASTY



Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti with Cheese and Pepper) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, spaghetti, olive oil, unsalted butter, coarsely ground black pepper, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

salt, to taste
½ lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
4 oz grated parmesan cheese, or pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructs, until al dente. Save 1 cup (240 ml) pasta water, then drain.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, and pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the reserved pasta water.
  • Toss in the cooked pasta. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add the Parmesan and toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well-coated.
  • Season with salt, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CLASSIC CHEESE AND PEPPER SPAGHETTI (CACIO E PEPE)



Classic Cheese and Pepper Spaghetti (Cacio e Pepe) image

This classic dish can be put together with just five ingredients: salt, spaghetti, olive oil, peppercorns and Parmesan.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns, plus coarsely ground for garnish
2 1/2 cups grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the pasta cooking water.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppercorns and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the pasta and 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water and toss to combine. Slowly add the Parmesan and stir until the pasta is coated. Adjust the consistency with a little more of the reserved water if needed and season with salt to taste and garnish with more Parmesan and coarsely ground pepper if desired.

CACIO E PEPE (CHEESE AND PEPPER) SPAGHETTI SQUASH



Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper) Spaghetti Squash image

While the squash cooks, work on the chops (recipe follows).

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 4-pound spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 cup grated Romano cheese
Salt and lots of coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To microwave squash: Cut in half and seed. Place 1/4 inch water in a microwave-safe dish. Place the squash in the dish, the cut sides down-the sides will overlap. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High for 13 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid in a bowl. Shred the squash and add the "spaghetti" to the bowl with the reserved liquid.
  • To boil squash: Cut in half and seed. Boil the squash until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Place 1/4 cup, a ladleful, of cooking water into a bowl, then drain and shred the squash. Transfer to the bowl with the reserved liquid.
  • Toss the squash with the reserved liquid and dress with EVOO, lots of cheese, salt to taste, and lots of black pepper and serve.

SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE (CHEESE AND PEPPER)



Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe (Cheese and Pepper) image

This is a very Nasty dish, courtesy of Mario Batali via "Food &Vodka" magazine. He uses two kinds of cheese which are both combination cheeses. So I guess this is a four cheese dish!

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 lbs spaghetti
3/4 cup pecorino romano cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti, al dente, in salted water according to package directions.
  • Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, and return spaghetti to the pot.
  • Add cooking liquid, 2 tablespoons at a time, alternating with the cheeses, tossing well to get a saucy consistency.
  • Stir in pepper and any additional liquid, if needed; season with salt if necessary.

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