Name: Cacio e Pepe Pasta with Peas
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried tagliatelle or pappardelle; 2 cups peas; 0.75 cup grated pecorino cheese; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground pepper, plus more for serving; 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt

Cacio e Pepe Pasta with Peas

The sauce for this pasta dish is just cheese and pepper (aka cacio e pepe in Italian). Try this with kids as a simple yet sophisticated alternative to standard mac and cheese. Lots of black pepper adds a touch of heat, priming picky palates for spicier food.

Joy Howard

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

8 ounces dried tagliatelle or pappardelle
2 cups peas
¾ cup grated pecorino cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground pepper, plus more for serving
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and peas and cook until the pasta is just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water and drain the pasta and peas.
Combine pecorino and Parmesan in a small bowl.
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pepper and salt and cook for 1 minute. Carefully pour in 3/4 cup of the cooking water and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the pasta and peas; remove from heat.
Slowly stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture. Toss, adding more of the cooking water as needed, until well coated, about 2 minutes. Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and more pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

454	Calories
19g	Fat
52g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 454
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g	33%
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Vitamin A 1655IU	33%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Folate 36mcg	9%
Sodium 421mg	18%
Calcium 196mg	15%
Iron 4mg	22%
Magnesium 19mg	5%
Potassium 113mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.