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    Black Pepper Parmesan Spaghetti

    March 7, 2017 By Rene 4 Comments

    This Vegan Black Pepper Parmesan Spaghetti (or Cacio e Pepe) is a one pot meal that is creamy, comforting and simple. Ready in 20 minutes.

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    This Vegan Black Pepper Parmesan Spaghetti (or Cacio e Pepe) is a one pot meal that is creamy, comforting and simple. Ready in 20 minutes | ThisSavoryVegan.com

    Sometimes making a creamy, comforting dish doesn't have to be overly complicated. By combining some strategic simple ingredients you can get an amazing meal that tastes rich and flavorful without costing you too much time in the kitchen.

    And this Vegan Black Pepper Parmesan Spaghetti (or Cacio e Pepe) is that recipe. This requires 7 ingredients, 20 minutes and 1 pot. Can't get any easier than that, right?

    Is Vegan Parmesan Good?

    If you've never dabbled in vegan parmesan, I suggest you try it immediately! I personally don't think nutritional yeast tastes anything like cheese, so it doesn't make the cut for me. BUT, GoVeggie makes a parmesan that tastes awesome. I always keep some on hand for pasta or pizza - I get mine at Whole Foods, but if you don't have one nearby, you can order it online here.

    Ingredients

    The other ingredients for this recipe are staples that you will probably have on hand!

    • spaghetti
    • vegan butter
    • garlic
    • black pepper
    • salt
    • parsley
    This Vegan Black Pepper Parmesan Spaghetti (or Cacio e Pepe) is a one pot meal that is creamy, comforting and simple. Ready in 20 minutes | ThisSavoryVegan.com

    How to Make Black Pepper Parmesan Spaghetti

    This recipe is seriously so easy! Just cook the spaghetti until al dente - being sure to reserve some of the pasta water.

    Place the same pot back on the stove and melt the vegan butter. Cook down the garlic for about a minute, then add the pasta, parmesan, pepper and salt. Slowly pour in pasta water and toss, toss, toss. The sauce will slowly form and the pasta will absorb all of the flavors. Before serving, top with some parsley!

    This is a total crowd pleaser - make this for your non-vegan friends. They will be beyond impressed that this cheesy, creamy pasta is dairy free. I promise!

    Need More Recipe Inspo? Check these Out!

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    Did you Make this Recipe?

    If you made this Black Pepper Parmesan Spaghetti I would LOVE to hear what you thought. Be sure to drop a comment and a rating below! You can also tag me on social media if you snapped a photo. I LOVE seeing your recreations!

    This Vegan Black Pepper Parmesan Spaghetti (or Cacio e Pepe) is a one pot meal that is creamy, comforting and simple. Ready in 20 minutes | ThisSavoryVegan.com
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    5 from 3 votes

    Vegan Black Pepper Parmesan Spaghetti

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword creamy pasta, dinner, one pot, pasta, quick dinner, vegan parm
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 334kcal

    Equipment

    • stock pot

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces spaghetti dry
    • ¼ cup vegan butter
    • 4 cloves garlic diced
    • ½ tablespoon black pepper or to taste
    • salt to taste
    • ⅓ cup vegan parmesan plus more for topping
    • 1 cup reserved pasta water
    • parsley chopped, for serving

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add pasta. Cook until al dente. Drain pasta, making sure to reserve 1 cup of the water.
    • Return the pot back to the stove over medium heat. Add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add pasta, pepper, salt and parmesan to the pot. Slowly add pasta water and toss until the ingredients are combined and the sauce forms - it will take a couple minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
    • Serve pasta with chopped parsley and additional parmesan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Teena L.

      August 22, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      We don't like parsley, so I didn't add it and when I finished making this, it didn't look like much. BUT, it was delicious!! Very flavorful and super easy to make!!

      Reply
      • Rene

        August 29, 2019 at 10:29 am

        Awesome - so glad you liked it. You could also add some fresh basil if you have it on hand.

        Reply
    2. Erica

      April 14, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      Really, really good! Made it with fresh bucatini and truffle salt.

      Reply

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