Authentic Bucatini Cacio e Pepe Pasta Recipe
Serves 6
0 mins prep
15 mins cook
15 mins total
This authentic bucatini cacio e pepe is the best light Italian pasta recipe. Made with freshly grated pecorino romano cheese and cracked black pepper, this easy pasta is made in just 15 minutes!
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Cook the bucatini pasta until al dente in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package directions.
Drain the pasta, reserving one cup of the pasta cooking water to be used later.
In a large skillet over medium heat on the stovetop, heat the olive oil and then add the pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pepper just starts to turn brown.
Add the butter to the skillet and allow it to completely melt. Add in the cooked bucatini pasta, pecorino romano and the reserved pasta water last.
Toss to combine everything together until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce. Serve immediately with extra pecorino romano cheese and black pepper, if desired.
