Vegan Cacio e Pepe (10 mins + Easy)
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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
- In a large non-stick pan, toast the black pepper over medium heat, about 1-2 mins. Remove and set aside.
- 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.
- Add vegan cheese of choice, and peppercorns to the pan, and mix in the heat, until a creamy sauce forms.
- 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
Recipe by The Edgy Veg at https://www.theedgyveg.com/2021/03/28/vegan-cacio-e-pepe-pasta/