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Spaghetti with Olives and Pepper (Revisited Cacio e Pepe)

Name: Spaghetti with Olives and Pepper (Revisited Cacio e Pepe)
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: italienne
Ingredients: 250 g Spaghetti; 80 g Black olives; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tsp Black pepper, ground; 1 pinch Salt; 2 l Water

A simple and budget-friendly take on Italian Cacio e Pepe using everyday pantry staples. Rich in flavor despite its simplicity.

15 min2 servings310 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

250 g Spaghetti
80 g Black olives
2 tbsp Butter
1 tsp Black pepper, ground
1 pinch Salt
2 l Water

Instructions

Step 1
Bring salted water to a boil in a pot.
Step 2
Cook the spaghetti al dente according to package directions (about 9-11 minutes).
Step 3
Reserve a cup of cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Step 4
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat with the black pepper.
Step 5
Add the drained spaghetti and olives, then toss with a bit of cooking water to create a sauce.
Step 6
Serve immediately while hot.

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