Cacio e pepe

Cacio e pepe

Italian
5 mins Prep · 15 mins Cook

This dish is inspired by the popular Italian food phrase: 'Come il cacio sui maccheroni', which translates to 'like cheese on macaroni', referring to the best part of something

Created by Spinneys
Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes
Serves 4
Cuisine Italian
Diet Vegetarian
Preparation Easy
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 560
Fat 18.2g
Saturates 11.2g
Protein 17.6g
Carbs 81.9g
Sugars 2.5g
Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated. See details

Cooking Instructions

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1

Fill a large pot halfway with water and season with the salt. Use a little less water than you usually would, as this will concentrate the starch released into the water and help thicken the sauce.

2

Heat the butter in a medium-sized non-stick pan. Add the ground pepper. Sauté until the pepper is fragrant and starts to sizzle. Turn off the heat.

3

Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than package instructions.

4

Add 4 tablespoons of the pasta water to the pan and return to a medium heat. Stir to combine.

5

Using tongs, place the bucatini in the pan and toss to coat. Add another 60-80ml of the pasta water to the pan to reach your desired consistency.

6

Grate in the cheese and serve.