Pasta Cacio e Pepe

Name: Pasta Cacio e Pepe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters (packed) fresh arugula, torn into pieces; 2 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 170 grams penne or bucatini

Pasta Cacio e Pepe might be a good recipe to expand your side dish collection. This recipe makes 2 servings with 504 calories, 11g of protein, and 22g of fat each. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up arugula, pepper, penne, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Fill large serving bowl with hot water to heat bowl; let stand while cooking pasta. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.

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Pasta

Water

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Bowl

Pot

Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.

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Pasta

Pour out hot water from serving bowl. Immediately add drained pasta and oil to bowl, then arugula and cheese and toss to coat. If dry, add some of reserved pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

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Ground Black Pepper