Cacio e Pepe con Grissini

Cacio e Pepe con Grissini is a creative Italian-inspired dish that combines the classic Roman pasta Cacio e Pepe with crunchy grissini breadsticks for added texture. It features pasta tossed in a simple sauce of Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper, served alongside or topped with grissini for dipping or garnish. The dish originates from Italy, blending Rome's iconic pasta tradition with the Piedmontese breadstick snack.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the pasta and grissini, with a moderate amount of fat from the cheese, and provides some protein. It offers calcium and phosphorus from the Pecorino Romano, and a typical serving contains roughly 600-700 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	85 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	800 mg
Calcium	400 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.5 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Selenium	30 mcg

Per 1 plate (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Cacio e Pepe is a minimalist masterpiece of Italian cuisine, relying on just three ingredients to create a rich, creamy sauce through emulsification. Adding grissini introduces a playful, textural contrast that modernizes the traditional recipe while staying true to Italian culinary simplicity.