Description
Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans is a delightful fusion of creamy butter beans, aromatic Pecorino Romano cheese, and freshly cracked black pepper. This comforting dish brings together rich flavors that create a warm, satisfying experience, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests with minimal effort. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy this savory meal that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and add the drained butter beans. Cook until heated through and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and cracked black pepper until combined, creating a creamy sauce.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Spoon into bowls, garnishing with extra cheese and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg