The classic Italian cheese and pepper pasta (cacio e pepe) gets a mouthwatering makeover with this quick and delicious dish - add cheesy, spicy bread crumbs to pasta cooked in broth, then top with pancetta for a pasta course that's molto delizioso!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 4-quart saucepan, heat spaghetti and broth just to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until al dente and liquid is almost completely absorbed. Remove from heat; let pasta stand 1 minute.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add pancetta; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Stir cheese and parsley into pasta. Divide pasta among 4 plates; top with pancetta mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 97 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1640 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
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Kaydelinn Cevallos
cevallos@hotmail.frI can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Bumali Kintu
b_k@yahoo.comThis spicy spaghetti dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
monica gauer
m_gauer54@yahoo.comI made this dish for my kids and they loved it! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
AC1
ac193@aol.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover pancetta. I also like that it's a one-pot meal.
Mariam Veerigadu
v@aol.comI'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was still really enjoyable. The pancetta and toasted bread crumbs helped to balance out the heat.
Rj Shron
sr@gmail.comI wasn't sure about the toasted bread crumbs at first, but they really add a nice texture and crunch to the dish.
Frankie Tabor
tf@hotmail.comThis spaghetti dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of spicy and savory.
Befarwa 999
9_befarwa@hotmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I highly recommend it.
June Travis
june_travis73@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The flavors are so well balanced and the pancetta adds a nice salty touch. I also love the crispy toasted bread crumbs on top.
Michael mondragon
m86@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing! My family loved it and couldn't stop raving about it. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Md Abdul Hayum Islam Hayum Islam
m.islam65@yahoo.comThis spicy spaghetti dish was an absolute delight! The combination of pancetta, toasted bread crumbs, and chili flakes created a fantastic flavor profile. The pasta was cooked perfectly and had a nice al dente texture.