bucatini pasta
Discover the delightful world of bucatini pasta! 🍝 Learn how to make this unique dish with fresh ingredients and simple steps.
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot For boiling pasta.
- 1 Pan For preparing the sauce.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 400 grams Fresh Bucatini High-quality, fresh bucatini pasta.
Oil
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Good quality olive oil for flavor.
Flavorings
- 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic, minced.
- 100 grams Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for serving.
Herbs
- 1 bunch Fresh Herbs Basil or parsley for garnish.
Seasoning
- to taste Sea Salt For seasoning the pasta water.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients: fresh bucatini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and your choice of sauce.
Boiling
- Fill a large pot with water, add sea salt, and bring to a rolling boil.
Cooking Pasta
- Add the bucatini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions (9-11 minutes).
Sauce Preparation
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
Reserve Pasta Water
- Before draining, reserve about a cup of the cooking water.
Combine
- Drain the bucatini, add it to the pan with garlic, and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
Final Touch
- Add your sauce, toss everything together, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan and herbs.
Notes
Essential nutrition facts per serving:
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | 15g | 12g | 65g |