Cacio e Pepe Pasta made with MAGGI® Truffle Seasoning

  • Brand
  • Number of servings
    9

Bring a touch of indulgence to your pub pasta offering with our Truffle Cacio e Pepe recipe—a simple yet sophisticated dish that’s perfect for modern pub menus. This recipe combines the bold, peppery kick of cracked black pepper with the creamy richness of pecorino, elevated by the unmistakable depth of MAGGI® Truffle Seasoning. Tossed through perfectly al dente spaghetti and finished with fresh flat parsley, it’s a dish that delivers on flavour, texture, and visual appeal. 

For any independent pub looking to truly stand out, this dish from our exclusive Pub & Bar Menu Ideas collection has been carefully crafted it with your busy kitchen in mind, ensuring your chefs can create genuinely memorable dining experiences without unnecessary culinary complexities. This dish delivers both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, making it a great addition to your menu.  

Ingredients
  • 1kg spaghetti
  • 400g pecorino
  • 4g cracked black pepper
  • 20g MAGGI® Truffle Seasoning
  • 10g flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • Salt (for pasta water)
Preparation
  • 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 6 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, combine grated pecorino, cracked black pepper, and MAGGI® Truffle Seasoning. Add hot pasta water gradually while whisking to create a silky sauce.
  • 3
    Transfer drained pasta to the sauce and mix well.
  • 4
    Garnish with chopped parsley and extra pecorino if desired.
TYPICAL VALUES Per 100gPer serveReference Intake% RI*
Energy

425 kJ

101 kcal

1289 kJ

307 kcal

8400 kJ

2000 kcal

 

15%

Fat4.2g12.7g7018%
of which: saturates2.6g7.7g2039%
Carbohydrate10.4g31.5g26012%
of which: sugars0.4g1.2g901%
Fibre0.6g1.9g--
Protein5.2g15.8g5032%
Sodium0.26g0.80g2.433%
Salt0.78g2.34g639%

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

EnergyFatSaturatesSugarsSalt

1289 kJ

307 kcal

12.7g7.7g1.2g2.34g
15%*18%*39%*1%*39%*

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

The recipe nutrition information is approximate and based on the ingredients listed. Please consider if any ingredients are changed or substituted then the nutrition will change.