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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Bucatini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and the toasted black peppercorns. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained bucatini to the skillet with the pepper and oil. Toss to coat the pasta. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the pasta is well-coated and the sauce is creamy.
- 4
Add Cheese
Remove the skillet from heat and add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Toss quickly to combine, adding more pasta water if necessary to achieve a creamy consistency.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately with extra Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked black pepper on top.
