If you’ve never had cacio e pepe, you sure are missing out. It’s a simple but delicious Italian dish that traditionally consists of Pecorino Romano, spaghetti noodles, and pepper (and sometimes butter, too). The term cacio e pepe literally means “cheese and pepper.” I mean…is there really anything better than butter, cheese, and noodles? Yum!

Although the traditional version will always be a fave and there is certainly a time and place to indulge, I am a health coach, so you KNOW I’m going to find a way to create a slightly healthier and more macro-friendly alternative. I love creating healthier versions of favorite dishes so we can all have the best of both worlds in terms of food that is delicious but also good for us on a “more than once in a while” basis. Makes it a bit easier to stay aligned with our fitness, nutrition, and health goals, right? *winky face*