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Cacio e Pepe with Brussels Sprouts

One of my favorite meals as a kid was Cacio e Pepe! Today I’m upping the ante with Cacio e Pepe with Brussels Sprouts. Because really, it’s the right thing to do!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 6 oz. wheat pasta spaghetti
  • 5 ounces shredded Brussels Sprouts
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup finely grated Pecorino

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season with salt and add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve ¾ cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the rest. Place the pasta aside for a moment.
  • In a large skillet, add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the cracked black pepper and stir to combine.
  • Add ½ cup of the reserved pasta water to skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked pasta and reduce heat to low. Add the grated Parmesan and tossing with tongs until melted. Remove pan from heat and add the grated Pecorino, stirring and tossing until melted. If the pasta still looks a bit dry, add the remaining reserved water and toss to combine. Transfer pasta to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Notes

Switch out whole wheat for your favorite type of pasta. And it's always a great idea to save some pasta water before draining, no matter what dish you are making. It really helps pull a sauce together.

Nutrition

Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 538mg | Iron: 4mg