Bucatini cacio e pepe
Bucatini cacio e pepe is the perfect 15-minute meal. So simple, so delicious made with pantry staples you already have in your kitchen.
Servings 4
Calories 578kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 tsp ground black pepper
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 500 g (1lb) bucatini pasta
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente - 8-10 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet or frying pan set over medium-low heat, melt the butter and oil together.
- Add the freshly ground pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta and a splash of the reserved pasta water along with the grated cheese.
- Toss well with tongs until the cheese melts and stir in more pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt to taste and serve with a generous grating of Parmesan.
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Nutrition
Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 3mg
