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The flavor of truffle is so decadent and rich, it deserves to shine on its own - so what better way to enjoy it on pasta than with perfectly simple Cacio e Pepe? With velvety pasta and a hint of savory truffle flavor, this pasta is sophisticated enough to serve up for any special occasion... but easy enough to whip up in 20 minutes!
Servings
6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
-
1 pound pasta, such as bucatini
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon truffle oil, plus more, for drizzling at the end
- 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
-
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for
finishing, if desired)
- 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese (plus more for finishing, if desired)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta for 8 minutes (or just 2 minutes under the suggested cooking time). Drain well, reserving at least 1½ cups of pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large straight sided skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and truffle oil. Cook stirring with a spoon under the butter has melted. Add the pepper and toast, stirring often, until fragrant. Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to the pan and stir until combined.
- Add the pasta to the pan, and turn off the heat. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and Pecorino cheese. Add another 1/2 cup pasta water and stir to coat all of the pasta in the cheese. Stir to combine to create a light creamy sauce. Add additional pasta water as needed to maintain the light sauce consistency. Serve with more grated cheese and a drizzle of truffle oil if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- 6
- per serving
- Calories
- 735
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbs
- 65 grams
- Protein
- 41 grams
- Fat
- 31 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 14 grams
- Cholestrol
- 107 milligrams
- Sodium
- 909 milligrams
- Fiber
- 4 grams
- Sugar
- 6 grams
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1 comment
I LOVE Cacio e Pepe and this recipe definitely did not disappoint! The addition of the truffle oil was new to me but it was so good! Another Giada recipe on repeat!