Cottage Cheese Cacio e Pepe
Creamy cottage cheese replaces the traditional egg-and-cheese emulsion in this 15-minute twist on Roman cacio e pepe. Spaghetti, black pepper, and parmesan create a silky, luxurious pasta that tastes way more impressive than the four ingredients suggest.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes.
Step 2
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
Step 3
Crack black pepper into a large skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Add cottage cheese and 0.5 cup pasta water to the skillet, stirring until smooth.
Step 5
Toss in the hot spaghetti and parmesan, adding more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Step 6
Serve immediately with extra parmesan and cracked pepper.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- colander
- measuring cups
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