Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Name: Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 12 oz Spaghetti; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon cracked pepper; 1 cup Pecorino cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Calories
487 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Yvette Baldwin

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This cacio e pepe recipe is super easy to make in about 30 minutes with just four ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 oz Spaghetti or bucatini
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 cup Pecorino cheese finely grated

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to packaging direction to “Al Dente”
Reserve ¾ cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pepper and cook, swirling the pan until the butter melted and the pepper is slightly toasted. Add half of the reserved pasta water to the skillet and bring to simmer.
Add pasta and remaining butter. Reduce the heat to low and add pecorino cheese stirring and tossing with tongs until melted. Add more pasta water if the sauce seems dry.
Transfer to a bowl and serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 306mg (13%) Potassium 211mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Calcium 286mg (29%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	487kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	64g	21%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	48mg	16%
Sodium	306mg	13%
Potassium	211mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	365IU	7%
Calcium	286mg	29%
Iron	1.3mg	7%