Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

A no-fail method for making this classic Italian pasta!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword comfort food, date night, dinner party

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Servings people

Calories 455kcal

Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium-high heat.
While the water comes to boil, combine pecorino Romano, black pepper and 5 tablespoons of cold water in a food processor and process until very smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed (add more cold water, 1 teaspoon at a time if needed). Scrape mixture into the bottom of a serving bowl (large enough to add and toss pasta).
Add bucatini to boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
When the pasta has 1 minute left too cook, scoop out ½ cup of hot cooking water. Add 3 tablespoons of it, one at a time, to cheese mixture while stirring vigorously, until you have a thick, smooth sauce. Drain pasta and add immediately to sauce; again toss vigorously to coat the pasta, adding more cooking water, a little at a time, if needed to loosen the sauce. Divide between 4 pasta bowls and finish with more pecorino and black pepper. Serve immediately.