Description
Peas & Cheese Bucatini brings Italian comfort to your dinner table with creamy pecorino and sweet spring peas. Rich pasta strands blend silky sauce and fresh ingredients, creating a simple yet luxurious meal that will delight you in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bucatini pasta
- 1 cup (150 grams) frozen peas
Cheeses:
- ¾ cup (75 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated pecorino romano cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) pasta water
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with generously salted water and bring to a rolling boil, then gently submerge the bucatini pasta, cooking precisely according to the package guidelines while carefully preserving of the starchy cooking liquid.
- In a separate skillet, warm the olive oil over gentle heat and introduce freshly cracked black pepper, allowing it to bloom and release its aromatic essence for approximately 30 seconds.
- Gradually incorporate the grated parmesan cheese, pecorino romano cheese, a pinch of salt, and the reserved pasta water into the skillet, whisking diligently to create a smooth, cohesive sauce.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked bucatini into the skillet, delicately tossing over low heat for about 60 seconds to ensure the cheese thoroughly melts and enrobes each strand of pasta with a luxurious, silky coating.
- Introduce the frozen green peas into the skillet, stirring gently until they reach a pleasant warmth throughout, maintaining the sauce’s creamy consistency.
- Plate the pasta immediately, serving while the dish remains piping hot and the texture is at its most sublime, inviting immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Toasting black pepper releases its aromatic oils, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Reserve pasta water before draining, as the starchy liquid helps create a smooth, clingy sauce.
- Use freshly grated parmesan and pecorino romano for maximum flavor and better melting consistency.
- Cook peas briefly to maintain their bright green color and prevent overcooking.
- Low heat is crucial for preventing cheese from becoming grainy or separating during sauce preparation.
- This quick one-pan meal transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, comforting pasta dish in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg