Giada De Laurentiis Cacio E Pepe: A Comforting Twist with Turkey Bacon
Discover a comforting twist on the classic Cacio e Pepe with turkey bacon in this delicious recipe by Giada De Laurentiis.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Toss the spaghetti in the skillet with the bacon, adding olive oil and some reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir in the Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper until well combined.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese on top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, allow the cheese to melt thoroughly before serving.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Giada De Laurentiis, Cacio E Pepe, turkey bacon, pasta