Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1teaspoonsalt
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1poundbucatini (dry)
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2cupsfinely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
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1 ½tablespoonsfreshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
Cooking Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook bucatini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Place grated Pecorino Romano cheese into a large glass bowl and mix with a fork to make sure the cheese contains no lumps.
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Once the bucatini are al dente, lift them out with a spaghetti fork or tongs and put them directly into the bowl with the cheese. Do not allow the water to drain too much.
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Add one ladle of pasta water to the bowl. Stir the bucatini around until a cream has formed.
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Add more pasta water, little by little, until a thick cream has formed.
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Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over the pasta. Toss and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe6 | |
| Calories438 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g |
15% |
| Saturated Fat 7g |
35% |
| Cholesterol 41mg |
14% |
| Sodium 870mg |
38% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59g |
21% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g |
8% |
| Total Sugars 0g |
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| Protein 23g |
45% |
| Vitamin C 0mg |
0% |
| Calcium 443mg |
34% |
| Iron 4mg |
21% |
| Potassium 177mg |
4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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