Bucatini Cacio e Pepe Pasta

By lorik

4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried bucatini pasta
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for garnish
• Kosher salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the bucatini and cook until just al dente, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain, reserving 1¼ cup of pasta water.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, toast the ground pepper over medium heat until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add 4 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil, and cook until the butter has melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Add the drained pasta, 1 cup of the reserved pasta water, the grated Parmesan and Pecorino Romano. Toss to coat the pasta well and season with salt. Add the remaining ¼ cup of reserved pasta water and tablespoon of butter, tossing to incorporate. Transfer to a platter and garnish with ground pepper and Pecorino Romano cheese. Then serve