I’m going to show you how to make a simple vegan cacio e pepe pasta recipe! This cacio e pepe has no cashews (nut-free), uses 3 simple ingredients, and can be made around 10 mins! It’s super easy & quick!

If you want cashews, you could blend them up and add them to cheese to make an extra creamy sauce.

Related Recipe: Vegan Penne All’Arrabbiata

Cacio e Pepe

VEGAN & NUT-FREE

This vegan cacio e pepe recipe is made in one pan so you won’t be dirting many dishes like other recipes. Using only 3 ingredients, you can show off your chef-worthy pasta skills and impress your household.

This is a perfect weeknight meal that’s also a restaurant-quality pasta. It’s rich, creamy, & carb-tastic!

Related Recipe: Vegan Creamy Garlic Pasta

INGREDIENTS FOR CACIO e PEPE (VEGAN):

• Spaghetti
• Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• Dairy-Free Parmesan Cheese (get a nut-free one if you have alllergies or choose any cheese of choice)
• Water

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT I USED:

• Large Pan
• Tongs
• Food Scale (optional)

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Vegan Cacio e Pepe (10 mins + Easy)

 

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Cook time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

I'm going to show you how to make a simple vegan cacio e pepe pasta recipe! This cacio e pepe has no cashews (nut-free), uses 3 simple ingredients, and can be made around 10 mins! It's super easy & quick!

Author: The Edgy Veg

Recipe type: Main

Cuisine: Vegan

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 12oz (340g) spaghetti
• 1¼ tsp (roughly) freshly cracked black pepper
• 1-2 cups dairy-free parmesan cheese (nut-free or other cheese of choice)
• 5 cups water
• Sea salt, as needed

Instructions

1. In a large non-stick pan, toast the black pepper over medium heat, about 1-2 mins. Remove and set aside.
2. Add 5 cups of water to the pan (yes pan), along with some salt and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is just shy of being al dente, about 7-9 mins.
3. Add vegan cheese of choice, and peppercorns to the pan, and mix in the heat, until a creamy sauce forms.
4. Serve immediately, on a hot plate, sprinkled with additional pepper, vegan cheese, and salt to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 serving Calories: 184 Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 29g Fiber: 1.5g Protein: 5.2g

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Hey I’m Candice aka The Edgy Veg – I veganize popular food recipes for vegans, plant-based diets, eco-conscious eaters & people who are trying to eat more plants over… y’know animals or their by-products. I hope you enjoy this tasty vegan recipe!

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