This peasant food comes from Roman sheep herders who had little time and money to spend on eating. They used their sheep’s cheese and a bit of the water that cooked the pasta to create a cream, then added black pepper to give it some extra flavor. Cheap, easy, and fast: this was perfect for them and for us even today!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound bucatini (dry)
- 2 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Place grated Pecorino Romano cheese into a large glass bowl and mix with a fork to make sure the cheese contains no lumps.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Add one ladle of pasta water to the bowl. Stir the bucatini around until a cream has formed.
Step 6
Add more pasta water, little by little, until a thick cream has formed.
Step 7
Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over the pasta. Toss and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 438 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat7g | 35% |
Cholesterol41mg | 14% |
Sodium870mg | 38% |
Total Carbohydrate59g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein23g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium443mg | 34% |
Iron4mg | 21% |
Potassium177mg | 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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