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If you're looking for a quick and easy cacio e pepe recipe, this is it! A simple pasta dinner that's done in under 20 minutes.

Easy Cacio e Pepe

If you're looking for a quick and easy cacio e pepe recipe, this is it! A simple pasta dinner that's done in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. spagehtti
  • 6 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup pecorino romano
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ΒΌ cup pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Boil your pasta water and while that is coming to a boil, melt your butter in a large frying pan. Mince your garlic and add it to the butter. Let the garlic brown over medium-low heat in the melted butter.
  • Cook your pasta al dente (5-7 minutes) and then put it directly into the frying pan over your butter and garlic.
  • Add in your cheese, pepper and pasta water. Stir until the cheese is melted and your sauce evenly covers all your pasta.
  • Top with additional pepper and cheese.
  • Enjoy!