One Pot Cacio e Pepe

4.34 from 3 votes

One Pot Cacio e Pepe

This one-pot cacio e pepe cooks linguine right in chicken or vegetable broth, so the pasta’s starch becomes the base of a creamy Parmesan and black pepper sauce. It takes just under 25 minutes with one pot and six ingredients -- it's our shortcut take on the Roman classic.

Prep Time10

Cook Time14

Total Time24

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Italian

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Servings: servings

Equipment

1 Large Pot

Ingredients

12 ounces linguine
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)

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Instructions

In a large pot, on medium-high heat add uncooked pasta, salt, and broth.
12 ounces linguine, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
Bring broth to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the linguine is al dente. Do not drain.
Add butter and shredded cheese, stirring until both are melted.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Grind in a generous amount of black pepper, then stir together.
3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Garnish with shaved Parmesan, serve, and enjoy!

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