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Penne with Butter and Pepper

Name: Penne with Butter and Pepper
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: italienne
Ingredients: 200 g Penne; 30 g Butter; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 pinch Salt; 2 l Water

A minimalist recipe inspired by the classic Roman Cacio e Pepe. Al dente penne coated with butter and freshly cracked black pepper.

17 min2 servings450 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

200 g Penne
30 g Butter
1 tsp Black pepper
1 pinch Salt
2 l Water

Instructions

Step 1
Fill a saucepan with water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Add the penne and cook according to package directions.
Step 3
Reserve a glass of pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
Step 4
In the hot saucepan, melt the butter and grind plenty of fresh black pepper.
Step 5
Add the cooked penne and a little pasta cooking water, stirring well to create a smooth sauce.

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