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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 according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese and Pepper Mixture
While the pasta is cooking, combine the grated Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked black pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Cheese
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Quickly add the hot pasta to the bowl with the cheese and pepper mixture, using tongs to toss and combine. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired creaminess.
- 4
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and additional black pepper if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Pecorino Romano if desired.