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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese
Seasoning
Water
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add salt to taste.
- 2
Cook Bucatini
Add 400g of bucatini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-10 minutes.
Preparing Sauce
- 3
Prep Cheese
While the pasta is cooking, finely grate 150g of Grana Padana cheese and set aside.
- 4
Toast Pepper
In a large pan, toast 2 teaspoons of freshly cracked black pepper over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Mix Pasta and Pepper
Once the bucatini is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. Quickly add the drained bucatini to the pan with the toasted black pepper.
- 6
Create Sauce
Add the grated Grana Padana cheese to the pasta and toss vigorously, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until a creamy sauce forms, about 1/2 cup or more depending on desired consistency.
Serving
- 7
Plate and Serve
Serve immediately while hot, garnished with additional grated Grana Padana cheese and more cracked black pepper if desired.