Bucatini cacio e pepe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    578 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Bucatini cacio e pepe

Bucatini cacio e pepe is the perfect 15-minute meal. So simple, so delicious made with pantry staples you already have in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tsp ground black pepper
  • cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 500 g (1lb) bucatini pasta
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt.
  2. Add the pasta and cook until al dente - 8-10 minutes.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
  4. In a large skillet or frying pan set over medium-low heat, melt the butter and oil together.
  5. Add the freshly ground pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add the drained pasta and a splash of the reserved pasta water along with the grated cheese.
  7. Toss well with tongs until the cheese melts and stir in more pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
  8. Season with salt to taste and serve with a generous grating of Parmesan.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 578kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 85g (28%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Potassium 389mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 294IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 228mg (23%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 578 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 578kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 85g 28%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 360mg 15%
Potassium 389mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 294IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 228mg 23%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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