Bucatini Cacio E Pepe Recipe
Make Bucatini Cacio E Pepe Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Bucatini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese and Pepper Mixture
While the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Pasta with Cheese Mixture
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Immediately add the hot pasta to the bowl with the cheese and pepper, tossing to combine.
- 4
Adjust the Sauce Consistency
If the pasta seems dry, gradually add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a little at a time, until you reach the desired creamy consistency.
- 5
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more black pepper if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy your Bucatini cacio e pepe!