A plate of Impossible™ Chicken Nuggets Cacio e Pepe, with spaghetti, black pepper and grated cheese, topped with slices of crispy Impossible Chicken Nuggets.
A Family Meal

Impossible™ Chicken Cacio e Pepe Recipe

4 Servings

5 Ingredients

Not Too Tricky

By Impossible™ Foods Chef

Michael Melton

50’ Total time=35’ Cooking + 15’ Preparation

With it's short list of ingredients, cacio e pepe is one of those unassuming dishes: simple to make, yet so delicious. Cacio e pepe (which translates to “cheese and pepper”) is like fettuccine alfredo, but classier. We're bringing you this creamy, cheesy, peppery Italian classic, now made with savory and crispy Impossible™ Chicken Nuggets Meat From Plants. Didn't think it could get better, huh?
Cacio e pepe features Pecorino Romano—a slightly tangy, almost spicy cheese—tender spaghetti, and black pepper. This recipe is easy to veganize; use a store-bought vegan cheese or your own recipe. And, Impossible Chicken Nuggets are easy to make, just pop them in the oven and air fryer, throw them on your pasta, and you've got yourself a delicious meal of Impossible Chicken Cacio E Pepe. Enjoy!
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This recipe is made with Impossible™ Chicken Nuggets Meat From Plants

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This recipe is made with Impossible™ Chicken Patties Meat From Plants

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This recipe is made with Impossible™ Chicken Tenders Meat From Plants

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5 Ingredients

  • 13.5 oz Package Impossible™ Chicken Nuggets, Patties Or Tenders Meat From Plants
  • 1 lb Spaghetti Or Other Long Pasta Like Linguine Or Tonnarelli
  • 6 tbsp Butter Or Plant-Based Butter
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Plus More If Desired
  • 3 1/2 cups Finely Grated Pecorino Romano Or Plant-Based Pecorino Or Parmesan

How to prepare

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

In a 5-8 quart pot, bring salted water to boil. Following the cooking instructions on your pasta, and aim to cook 2 minutes less than directed. You will cook this pasta further in finishing the dish so be careful not to overcook in this step! Strain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.

Step 2: Bake the Impossible Chicken

While the pasta is cooking, bake the nuggets, patties or tenders according to package instructions.

Step 3: Make it Saucy and Cheesy

In your same pasta pot over medium-high heat, add the butter and pepper and allow to cook until melted. Add in the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water, bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until liquid is reduced to coat the noodles and be sure to check that the noodles are al dente--this is the second cooking time on the pasta and it's important that it's not under or overcooked. Stir in 3 cups of the finely grated cheese to finish the sauce.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

Slice the cooked Impossible Chicken Nuggets and top each plate of pasta with nuggets, the remaining cheese, and more black pepper, if desired. Enjoy!

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