Best 6 Cacio E Pepe With Peas Recipes

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The classic Roman dish, cacio e pepe, gets a green refresh with the addition of peas in this simple yet satisfying pasta dish. The combination of salty cheese, black pepper, tender peas, and al dente pasta creates a balanced and delicious meal that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With just a few ingredients and easy steps, you can enjoy this flavorful and colorful dish in no time.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CACIO E PEPE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces thick-cut dry pasta
Kosher salt
30 turns freshly ground black pepper, on the coarsest setting, plus more for serving
1/3 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons high-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a pan just wide enough to hold the pasta, place enough water to fill the pan 1 inch from the bottom. Season the water with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Spread the pasta in the pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Allow the pasta water to reduce; do not add more, as you want the starchy water to be minimal when the remaining ingredients are added.
  • Meanwhile, add the coarse black pepper to a separate small pan over medium heat. Toast a minute or two until fragrant.
  • Once the pasta is al dente and the pasta water has reduced so only a slight coating remains at the bottom of the pan, turn off the heat and add the toasted ground black pepper and Pecorino-Romano. Stir and toss vigorously until both ingredients are well incorporated into the pasta. Toss in the olive oil and season with salt.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and garnish with more black pepper, Pecorino-Romano and extra-virgin olive oil.

ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND CUCUMBER "CACIO E PEPE"



Asparagus, Peas, and Cucumber

Classic cacio e pepe-pasta swirled in copious amounts of cheese and cracked black pepper-is heavenly, but undeniably heavy. Those bold flavors are airy on blanched peas and "noodles" of thinly sliced cucumbers and broiled asparagus. Drizzle on a quick dressing of lemon juice, grated garlic cloves, and extra-virgin olive oil for a comfort-food update that puts even more spring in your step. This recipe is featured in the cookbook Salad Freak: Recipes to Feed a Healthy Obsession ($26.99, amazon.com).

Provided by Jess Damuck

Yield Serves 2 as a light meal

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shelled fresh (or frozen) English peas
2 Persian cucumbers, or 1 English cucumber
1 pound asparagus
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 clove garlic
1 handful arugula
Parmesan and pecorino cheeses, for serving

Steps:

  • Boil water in a small pot and salt it heavily. Prepare an ice bath with a fine-mesh sieve set over it to contain your peas. Add peas to boiling water and boil until crisp-tender and bright green. Strain and transfer to ice bath. Trim ends off cucumbers and shave into long ribbons using a Y-peeler. Add to ice bath to crisp up.
  • Preheat broiler, with a rack about 4 inches from heating element. Using Y-peeler, peel asparagus from root end to tip. When you get down to where you can't peel anymore, trim off ends and discard, and transfer peelings to a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle asparagus with a bit of oil and season with salt and lots of black pepper. Toss well to coat. Broil until just charred, about 4 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine lemon juice and oil. Grate garlic into mixture. Drain and pat dry cucumbers and add to bowl, along with arugula, broiled asparagus, and peas. Transfer to serving plates or a platter. Grate a fluffy cloud of both cheeses over the top and stir everything together before taking your first bite.

CACIO E PEPE E FAGIOLI AND STUFF



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I'm a little bit Italian, but I certainly can't say much in Italian. That's okay, because this recipe speaks for me. This was one of those, 'What can I do with what I have in the cupboard?' recipes, partially inspired by trying Cacio e Pepe ('Cheese and Pepper') earlier this year. It turned out great and I think you'll think so too! Serve with your favorite Italian main dish and enjoy!

Provided by ohevshalomel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas, partially drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, undrained
2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Empty sweet peas and cannellini beans into a saucepan; cook and stir over medium-high heat until heated through and 1/3 of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Stir butter into pea mixture until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese and black pepper into pea mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until creamy and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 28.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 824.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CACIO E PEPE



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It is among the most basic, simplest pastas there is, and suddenly trendy to boot. Why? Because when made right, it is incredible.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Salt
1 1/2 cups finely grated pecorino Romano, plus more for dusting completed dish
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 tablespoon ground black pepper, plus more for finishing the dish
3/4 pound tonnarelli or other long pasta like linguine or spaghetti
Good olive oil

Steps:

  • Put a pot of salted water on to boil. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses and black pepper; mash with just enough cold water to make a thick paste. Spread the paste evenly in the bowl.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the pasta. The second before it is perfectly cooked (taste it frequently once it begins to soften), use tongs to quickly transfer it to the bowl, reserving a cup or so of the cooking water. Stir vigorously to coat the pasta, adding a teaspoon or two of olive oil and a bit of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce if necessary. The sauce should cling to the pasta and be creamy but not watery.
  • Plate and dust each dish with additional pecorino and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 642, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1104 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

CACIO E PEPE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Some call this pasta dish grown up mac 'n' cheese; we just call it delicious. Tender spaghetti is tossed in a luscious sauce that comes together with just 3 ingredients; butter, pepper, and grated Parmesan.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

kosher salt, to taste
8 oz dried spathetti
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
flaky sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once the water starts to boil, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti through a colander.
  • Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the spaghetti to the butter and use tongs to toss to coat. Add the Parmesan and 1 tablespoon of reserved pasta water and quickly toss to combine, adding more pasta water until the sauce becomes just creamy and clings to the noodles, about 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Serve topped with more freshly ground black pepper and flaky sea salt.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1512 calories, Carbohydrate 171 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 63 grams, Sugar 7 grams

EASY CACIO E PEPE



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Classy Italian mac and cheese basically. Add as much pepper as you like.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ (16 ounce) package bucatini pasta
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, or as needed
3 teaspoons toasted black pepper, or more to taste
½ cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bucatini pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until almost tender yet still firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes; they will not be fully cooked. Drain, reserving about 2 cups of pasta cooking water. Set pasta aside.
  • Combine Pecorino Romano cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of pasta water and stir into a thick paste.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat; swirl to coat the bottom. Add cheese paste and a ladle of pasta water; whisk vigorously to combine. Keep whisking quickly and vigorously to make sure the cheese does not clump, about 30 seconds. Add cooked pasta and black pepper. Keep tossing skillet contents continuously until cheese has coated the pasta evenly and bucatini are cooked al dente, about 2 minutes. Add more water or cheese if the pasta sauce appears too thin or thick.
  • Serve immediately topped with shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and more black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887 calories, Carbohydrate 89.5 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1334.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the cheese and pepper. Freshly ground black pepper will provide the best flavor.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, so that it still has a slight bite to it. This will help it hold the sauce better and prevent it from becoming too mushy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pasta. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly and can make it sticky.
  • Add the pasta water to the sauce gradually, and stir constantly. This will help create a smooth and creamy sauce.
  • When adding the cheese, stir vigorously to help it melt evenly and prevent it from clumping.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, topped with additional cheese and pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley.

Conclusion:

Cacio e pepe is a simple yet delicious pasta dish that can be easily made at home. With a few high-quality ingredients and a little bit of care, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cacio e pepe a try.

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