Vegan Cacio e Pepe Recipe Video

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan-style nut cheese

Parmesan-style nut cheese provides a similar cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.

Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in black pepper and cook for an additional minute to release its flavor.

Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil.

Gradually add reserved pasta water, stirring until a creamy sauce forms.

Mix in nutritional yeast and lemon juice, adjusting seasoning with salt if needed.

Toss until pasta is evenly coated and creamy.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra black pepper.

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