Cacio e Pepe: The Best Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A simple and delicious recipe for Cacio e Pepe with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in salted water.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the spaghetti.
- Add the pasta to the skillet with olive oil and mix well.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and black pepper, adding pasta water as needed.
- Serve with chopped turkey bacon on top.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cheese based on your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg