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Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e pepe is one of the 4 classic Roman pasta dishes. Made with just cheese and black pepper, this bucatini cacio e pepe will give you a luxurious and creamy pasta dish worthy of Roman gods.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces bucatini
  • 2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups pecorino romano cheese (grated)
  • ½ cup pasta water (reserved)

Instructions

  • Boil pasta in according to package directions for al dente in salted water. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cheese, black pepper and a little bit of pasta water (about 1/4 cup) to create a paste. Then, slowly add more pasta water until a sauce forms.
  • In large skillet or serving bowl, add 1/4 cup of pasta water, cooked bucatini and the sauce mixture. Gently stir to coat the pasta with the sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.

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Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal Carbohydrates: 44g Protein: 15g Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 26mg Sodium: 304mg Potassium: 155mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 106IU Calcium: 281mg Iron: 1mg