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Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper⏱ 25 min total
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Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper

Per 1 serving · 78 g · 3 ingredients

Calories
296
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    15g
    21% of calories
  • Carbs
    44g
    60% of calories
  • Fat
    6.4g
    20% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper (78 g) has 296 calories, with 15 g of protein, 44 g of carbohydrates and 6.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (60% of calories). It is high in protein (30% DV), thiamine (43% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (23% DV).

Per 100 g
381cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.1g
Net carbs
40g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.3g
1.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein30%
  • Thiamine43%
  • Riboflavin (B2)23%
  • Niacin26%
  • Folate (B9)34%
  • Calcium27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber12%
  • Vitamin B1212%
  • Magnesium10%
  • Zinc13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Toast the whole black peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, swirling until fragrant and they begin to jump, 2 to 3 minutes. Coarsely crush with a mortar and pestle or under a heavy skillet.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.

  3. 3

    Warm a large heatproof bowl by filling it with hot water; just before the pasta is ready, pour out the water and do not dry the bowl.

  4. 4

    Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti quickly without shaking off excess water. Transfer to the warmed bowl, add about 3/4 of the cheese and a few tablespoons of the hot cooking water, and toss vigorously until glossy and lightly saucy, adding more water as needed.

  5. 5

    Plate the pasta and finish with the crushed black pepper and the remaining cheese. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (78 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A46 μg
5%
Vitamin C0.2 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K2 μg
2%
Thiamine1 mg
43%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
23%
Niacin4 mg
26%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
8%
Folate (B9)136 μg
34%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
12%
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg
7%
Choline12 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium267 mg
27%
Iron2 mg
29%
Potassium159 mg
3%
Magnesium42 mg
10%
Phosphorus256 mg
37%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.2 mg
21%
Manganese1 mg
26%
Selenium41 μg
74%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.5 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene15 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride11 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.5 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol45 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch35 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 296 calories

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

  • 56min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 36min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 25min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 42min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper?

One serving of Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper (1 serving) has 296 calories, which works out to 381 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper high in protein?

It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (30% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% 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 Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper?

343 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper?

1.7 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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