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Butter and Pepper Pasta (Simplified Cacio e Pepe)

Name: Butter and Pepper Pasta (Simplified Cacio e Pepe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: italienne
Ingredients: 200 g Penne; 40 g Butter; 2 tsp Black pepper; 10 cl Pasta cooking water; 1 pinch Salt

A simple take on the famous Roman recipe using pantry staples. Creamy and comforting.

17 min2 servings450 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

200 g Penne
40 g Butter
2 tsp Black pepper
10 cl Pasta cooking water
1 pinch Salt

Instructions

Step 1
Bring salted water to a boil and cook the penne according to package directions.
Step 2
Reserve 10 cl of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Step 3
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the pepper and stir, then add the pasta.
Step 5
Gradually add the pasta water while stirring to create a creamy sauce.

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