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Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
5 from 27 votes

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe is a pasta dish featuring spaghetti or bucatini coated in a creamy sauce made from butter, cracked black pepper, and finely grated pecorino cheese. The sauce is finished by adding reserved pasta water, creating a smooth, peppery coating. This recipe highlights toasted cracked pepper and sharp pecorino as key flavors, offering a comforting yet simple pasta to enjoy as a main or side dish.

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

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti or bucatini
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper cracked
  • 1 cup pecorino cheese finely grated

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to packaging direction to “Al Dente”
  2. Reserve ¾ cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Transfer to a bowl and serve hot.

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 (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Calcium 286mg (29%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

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.