Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts Pasta with Pancetta

Name: Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts Pasta with Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: kosher salt; 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 ounces dried orecchiette; 4 ounces pancetta, diced; 1 pound Brussels sporouts, halved; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, or more to taste

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Crispy bits of pancetta and Brussels sprouts that have been cooked in their rendered fat to bring this classic pasta dish to an entirely new level.

By: The Hungry Hutch (via Thehungryhutch)

Original Publish: Jan 13, 2020

Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Yields: 4

Ingredients

kosher salt
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces dried orecchiette
4 ounces pancetta, diced
1 pound Brussels sporouts, halved
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
2 teaspoons ground black pepper, or more to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the pasta and cook per the instructions on the box until al dente (cooked but not mushy). Save a cup or two of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta; reserve.

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