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Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano)⏱ 20 min total
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Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano)

Per 1 serving · 184 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
874
44%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    24g
    11% of calories
  • Carbs
    86g
    40% of calories
  • Fat
    48g
    49% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano) (184 g) has 874 calories, with 24 g of protein, 86 g of carbohydrates and 48 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (48% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and Vitamin E (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 21%, 81% and 20% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
474cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.7g
Net carbs
80g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.3g
3.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein48%
  • Dietary fiber22%
  • Vitamin E29%
  • Thiamine86%
  • Riboflavin (B2)44%
  • Niacin51%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A14%
  • Vitamin K16%
  • Vitamin B614%
  • Vitamin B1214%
  • Pantothenic acid13%
  • Magnesium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium21%
  • Saturated fat81%
  • Cholesterol20%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Heat the black pepper and three-quarters of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and sizzling, about 1 minute. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Place the spaghetti in a large skillet and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping. Cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than the package instructions.

  3. 3

    Transfer 2 to 3 tablespoons of pasta water to the skillet with the olive oil and pepper. Stir in the butter until melted.

  4. 4

    Using tongs, transfer the spaghetti to the oil and butter mixture. Add the cheese and remaining olive oil, stirring until the cheese melts and a creamy sauce forms. Add more pasta water as needed.

  5. 5

    Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (184 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A125 μg
14%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.4 μg
2%
Vitamin E4 mg
29%
Vitamin K20 μg
16%
Thiamine1 mg
86%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
44%
Niacin8 mg
51%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
14%
Folate (B9)271 μg
68%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
14%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
13%
Choline24 mg
4%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium334 mg
33%
Iron4 mg
53%
Potassium295 mg
6%
Magnesium74 mg
18%
Phosphorus435 mg
62%
Zinc2 mg
22%
Copper0.3 mg
39%
Manganese1 mg
50%
Selenium76 μg
138%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0.1 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene45 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride21 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid7 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0.2 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose2 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats25 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline3 g—
Retinol121 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch71 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.4 μg—

Burning 874 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 166min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 105min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 73min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 123min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano)?

One serving of Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano) (1 serving) has 874 calories, which works out to 474 calories per 100 g. That is about 44% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano) high in protein?

It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (48% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 11% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 80 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano)?

493 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano)?

3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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