Can I use whole wheat pasta?

Yes, whole wheat pasta can be used for a healthier option.

Is this dish vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian as it contains cheese.

A light white wine like Pinot Grigio works nicely.

Pasta

A simple yet flavorful pasta dish made with cheese and black pepper, a staple of Italian cuisine.

Per 100 g

160 kcal

1 cup

320 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
6 g / 100g	30 g / 100g	4 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 67% · Fat 20%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (200 g, 320 kcal) is 16% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 78 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Pasta Cacio e Pepe is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 238 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pasta	150	5 g
Pasta Cacio e Pepe	160	6 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 g
Creamy Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 cup	200 g	320 kcal
100g	100 g	160 kcal

5/10

Enjoy this dish in moderation and pair it with a side of vegetables for a balanced meal.

Can I use whole wheat pasta?: Yes, whole wheat pasta can be used for a healthier option.
Is this dish vegetarian?: Yes, it is vegetarian as it contains cheese.
What wines pair well with this pasta?: A light white wine like Pinot Grigio works nicely.

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