Description
Pink Cacio e Pepe is a romantic twist on the classic Italian pasta dish, perfect for Valentine’s Day. This creamy delight melds rich parmesan with zesty black pepper and takes on a charming pink hue, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for your dinner table. Whether you’re impressing a date or enjoying a self-care night, this dish elevates your culinary experience with its luxurious texture and vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or bucatini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)
- 1–2 drops pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook spaghetti or bucatini until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain.
- In a separate pan over medium heat, simmer heavy cream without boiling.
- Gradually add parmesan cheese while stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in freshly cracked black pepper and optional pink food coloring.
- Toss drained pasta with the sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg