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10-Minute Creamy, Buttery Herbed Bucatini.

A quick, creamy, herb-forward bucatini tossed with eggs, butter, and Parmesan for a rich weeknight pasta.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound bucatini pasta (or your favorite cut; angel hair works too)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed or melted (about 8 tablespoons); salted preferred
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • large heatproof bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Tongs or pasta fork

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the bucatini until al dente according to package directions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, whisk the eggs in a bowl until smooth, then stir in the chopped parsley, chopped basil, and grated Parmesan; season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. When the pasta is done, reserve a small cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and return the hot pasta to the empty pot off the heat.
  4. Working quickly, pour the egg, herb, and cheese mixture over the hot pasta and toss continuously with tongs or a fork so the residual heat gently cooks the eggs and forms a creamy sauce; add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  5. Add the butter and toss until melted and evenly coating the pasta; taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
  6. Serve immediately while creamy and hot.

Notes

  • Use hot pasta and work quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs.
  • Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts best for a smooth sauce.
  • Salt the cooking water generously for best flavor.