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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Bucatini
Add 400g of bucatini pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-11 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine 150g of grated pecorino romano cheese and 2 tsp of freshly cracked black pepper. Mix well.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained bucatini pasta to the mixing bowl with the cheese and pepper mixture.
- 6
Add Pasta Water
Gradually add the reserved 1 cup of pasta cooking water, a little at a time, while tossing the pasta to create a creamy sauce that coats the bucatini.
- 7
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the pasta and add salt to taste, if necessary. Continue tossing until the sauce is creamy and evenly coats the pasta.
Serving
- 8
Plate and Serve
Divide the bucatini cacio e pepe among plates and garnish with additional grated pecorino romano and cracked black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
