Name: Creamy Barilla® Cellentani Cacio e Pepe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: Ingredients for Creamy Cellentani Cacio e Pepe:; 1 Box Barilla® Protein+® Cellentani Pasta; 5 Cups milk; 5 Tablespoons butter; 4 Tablespoons flour; 3/4 Cup Freshly Grated Romano Cheese; 2 Teaspoons fresh coarsely milled black pepper; To Taste Sea salt

Creamy Barilla^® Cellentani Cacio e Pepe

35 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Dairy/Cream No Meat Short

This recipe is a creamy twist on a classic Cacio e Pepe recipe. It uses butter and flour to make a roux before adding in milk and cheese. The result is a glossy sauce perfect for Protein+^® Cellentani pasta.

Ingredients

7 servings

Ingredients for Creamy Cellentani Cacio e Pepe:

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Cellentani Pasta

5Cups milk

5Tablespoons butter

4Tablespoons flour

3/4Cup Freshly Grated Romano Cheese

2Teaspoons fresh coarsely milled black pepper

To TasteSea salt

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a skillet melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 30 seconds then whisk in milk.

Step 3

Bring milk to a simmer. Add black pepper then whisk in cheese.

Step 4

Drain pasta and add pasta to the sauce. Season to taste and serve.

Barilla® Protein+ Cellentani 2025 Product Packaging | US_PROD-2EavrtjdFvi0gKjNCUUmpu

Protein+^® Cellentani Pasta

The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+^® Cellentani pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Short

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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