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Cacio e Pepe Pie

Cacio e Pepe Pie: A Cozy, Cheesy Twist on Italian Comfort

A delicious Cacio e Pepe Pie that combines creamy cheeses and spaghetti for a delightful vegetarian dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Fontina cheese Can substitute with Gruyère
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half Substitute with whole milk and heavy cream
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Aged Parmesan deepens flavor
  • 1 cup Pecorino cheese Essential for sharpness
  • 15 oz Ricotta Full-fat recommended for richness
  • 3 large Eggs Medium-sized for best texture
For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Any long pasta can be used
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked recommended
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential in pasta water and cheese mixture
For the Moisture
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with melted butter

Equipment

  • 8-inch springform pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • large pot
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat an 8-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine Fontina, half-and-half, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add spaghetti, and cook for about 4 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and reserve a little pasta water.
  4. Place the bowl of cheese mixture over the steaming pasta pot and whisk for 3-4 minutes until cheeses melt completely.
  5. Remove from heat and whisk in ricotta, eggs, and olive oil until creamy. Stir in the drained spaghetti.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan, compact it slightly, and pour any remaining cheese mixture on top.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Whisk continuously for a smooth cheese mixture and use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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