Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz dried bucatini (or spaghetti )
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano (plus more for garnish)
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper

Instruction

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add a small handful of salt and pasta to boiling water.
  • Cook pasta, stirring occasionally until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 2/3 cup pasta water.
  • Pour pasta back into pot or into a large skillet and place over low heat.
  • Add pasta water and butter and toss together until butter just melts.
  • Add grated cheese and black pepper and continue to toss together until cheese melts and a creamy sauce forms.
  • Top with more grated cheese and serve.