Bucatini Cacio e pepe

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Parmesan provides a similar flavor at a lower cost.

Cook the bucatini in salted boiling water until al dente.

In a separate bowl, mix the grated Pecorino Romano with freshly ground black pepper.

Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.

Combine the hot pasta with the cheese and pepper mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.

Drizzle with olive oil if desired before serving.

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