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    Gluten Free Cacio e Pepe

    Published: Nov 14, 2021 · Modified: Apr 3, 2022 by burntapple · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    The name sounds fancy but the words literally mean cheese and pepper. Ready in just minutes and needing only a few simple ingredients this simple pasta meal comes together easily and is the perfect stand alone dish or pairs well as a side for chicken or other meats.

    Ingredients

    Cacio e pepe literally means cheese and pepper. The other ingredients needed are simple:

    • Gluten free pasta
    • Cheese
    • Butter
    • Pepper

    Pasta

    The ingredients needed for this recipe are simple. Some gluten free spaghetti noodles are all you need!

    Cheese

    There are several types of cheeses that you can use for this recipe but the most common is romano.

    • Romano
    • Pecorino-Romano
    • Parmesan

    Serving

    This pasta can be served stand alone or as a side dish to chicken breast or other meats

    Substitutions

    Can I Make This Recipe Dairy Free?

    Yes, you can make this dairy free with dairy free butter and a recipe for non dairy romano cheese. You can also use a storebought dairy free parmesan cheese.
    gluten free cacio e pepe romano parmesan pecorino

    Gluten Free Cacio e Pepe

    The name sounds fancy but the words literally mean cheese and pepper. Ready in just minutes and needing only a few simple ingredients this simple pasta meal comes together easily and is the perfect stand alone dish or pairs well as a side for chicken or other meats.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 oz gluten free spaghetti pasta
    • 6 tbsp butter
    • 2 teaspoon black pepper, crushed
    • 2 ½ cups romano cheese, grated see notes for substitutions

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cups of the pasta water.
    • In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Once butter is melted, add the pepper.
    • Add the pasta water and bring mixture to a simmer. Add the pasta, reduce heat to low. Add the cheese, stirring with tongs until cheese is melted. Once cheese is melted, serve. Top with additional grated cheese and pepper if desired.

    Notes

    Ingredients

    Cacio e pepe literally means cheese and pepper. The other ingredients needed are simple:
    • Gluten free pasta
    • Cheese
    • Butter
    • Pepper

    Pasta

    The ingredients needed for this recipe are simple. Some gluten free spaghetti noodles are all you need!

    Cheese

    There are several types of cheeses that you can use for this recipe but the most common is romano.
    • Romano
    • Pecorino-Romano
    • Parmesan

    Serving

    This pasta can be served stand alone or as a side dish to chicken breast or other meats

    Substitutions

    Can I Make This Recipe Dairy Free?
    Yes, you can make this dairy free with dairy free butter and a recipe for non dairy romano cheese. You can also use a storebought dairy free parmesan cheese.
    Keyword dairy free, gluten free, pasta

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