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Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
This cacio e pepe recipe is super easy to make in about 30 minutes with just four ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 487 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti or bucatini
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 cup Pecorino cheese finely grated
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.