Bucatini with Pancetta, Pecorino, and Pepper

Bucatini with Pancetta, Pecorino, and Pepper is a delicious and simple Italian pasta dish that combines the richness of pancetta with the sharpness of Pecorino Romano cheese and the warmth of freshly ground pepper. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients

1 Pound Bucatini or Thick Spaghetti
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Cups Pancetta, sliced ½ inch thick and cut into 1-inch-long pieces
1 1/4 Cups Fresh Grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for garnish
1 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta until al dente in a large pot of boiling water with salt. Drain, reserving one cup of the pasta water.
Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet.
Add the pancetta pieces and cook over medium-high heat, stirring until themeat is lightly browned and most of the fat is rendered, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the bucatini to the skillet and toss over moderate heat to coat with the fat and pancetta. Add ¾ cup of the reserved cooking water, the 1¼ cup of Pecorino, the pepper, and season with salt.
Toss the pasta until the sauce becomes very thick and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes; add more of the cooking water if necessary.
Garnish with more Pecorino and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Gia Coppola, pasta, Wine

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Representing five generations of the family Coppola in the film industry, Gia Coppola is not only an accomplished filmmaker, she’s also a talented photographer. Born and raised in Los Angeles by her mother Jacqui Getty, Gia graduated from Bard College in 2009 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography. Her artistic tendency was to use the camera with personal style, casually documenting life within her field of vision. When asked to be in a video by a friend, she declined. The friend challenged her to make her own video instead, launching her into the ‘behind-the-camera action’ and following in the footsteps of her grandfather, her grandmother, her aunt Sofia Coppola and her uncle Roman Coppola. In 2014, Gia made her directorial film debut with “Palo Alto,” based on James Franco’s collection of short stories.

Bucatini with Pancetta, Pecorino, and Pepper