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Butter and Pepper Pasta (Light Cacio e Pepe)

Name: Butter and Pepper Pasta (Light Cacio e Pepe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: italienne
Ingredients: 250 g Penne; 40 g Butter; 4 g Ground black pepper; 5 g Salt; 2 l Water

A simple take on cacio e pepe: penne tossed with melted butter, pepper, and salt. Indulgent yet quick.

17 min2 servings420 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

250 g Penne
40 g Butter
4 g Ground black pepper
5 g Salt
2 l Water

Instructions

Step 1
Bring salted water to a boil in a pot.
Step 2
Cook the penne al dente according to package instructions (approximately 10-12 minutes).
Step 3
Melt the butter over low heat in a large skillet.
Step 4
Drain the pasta and add it to the hot butter.
Step 5
Add the black pepper generously and mix well for 1-2 minutes.
Step 6
Adjust seasoning with salt and serve immediately.

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