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Learn how to make a classic Italian Bucatini Cacio e Pepe with just 5 simple ingredients! This flavorful pasta dish combines Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly crushed black pepper for a creamy, peppery, and delicious meal. Follow these easy steps to recreate this authentic recipe at home.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon salt
50 black peppercorns
500g Bucatini pasta
175g Pecorino Romano cheese (finely grated)
Freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
Instructions:
Fill a large pot with 4-5 liters of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil.
Crush the peppercorns in a mortar.
Cook Bucatini pasta 1 minute less than the package instructions, stirring occasionally.
Toast the crushed peppercorns in a large pan for 1 minute.
Add 2 ladles of pasta water to the pan and simmer for 30 seconds, then set aside.
In a small pot, mix 2 ladles of pasta water with the Pecorino cheese to create a thick sauce.
Combine the sauce with the toasted pepper.
Add the pasta and toss to coat.
Serve immediately with extra sauce and freshly ground pepper on top!
Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Bucatini Cacio e Pepe!