Pink Cacio e Pepe for Valentine’s Day
Indulge in the romance of Pink Cacio e Pepe, a creamy pasta dish enveloped in a luscious pink sauce. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, this recipe offers rich flavors that are sure to impress your loved one. Easy to prepare yet visually stunning, it transforms a simple dinner into an unforgettable culinary experience filled with warmth and affection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp crushed pink peppercorns
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat and whisk in Parmesan until melted and combined.
- Stir in crushed pink peppercorns.
- Combine drained spaghetti with the sauce and reserved pasta water, tossing until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg