Description
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe is an Italian classic that delivers rich, creamy comfort with minimal effort. This dish features thick bucatini pasta drenched in a luscious sauce made from just three ingredients: Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly cracked black pepper, and starchy pasta water. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe transforms everyday ingredients into a delightful culinary experience that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz bucatini pasta
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the bucatini according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the bucatini.
- In a skillet over low heat, combine reserved pasta water with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper, stirring until creamy.
- Toss the drained bucatini into the skillet with the sauce, adding more pasta water as needed until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 200g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg