How to Make Bucatini

Bucatini is a type of pasta that looks much like very thick spaghetti noodles. Bucatini is hollow and is recommended in many Italian dishes. There are many stores that carry this lovely noodle, but it can also be made at home with the correct tools. Bucatini is best used with hearty, thick sauces because of the noodle's density and strength. The most popular sauce in Italy to be served with this noodle is simply fresh butter and a variety of herbs.

Things You'll Need

• Large pot and lid Water Sieve 2 boxes Bucatini noodles 1 cup Butter 2 tbsp. chives Microwave Microwave-safe bowl Serving platter Large tongs

Instructions

1. Put two boxes of Bucatini noodles into the pot, and then fill with enough water to barely cover the noodles. Place the pot on the stove on high heat. Stir the noodles constantly. Allow the water to come to a rolling boil before removing from heat. A rolling boil is achieved when the bubbles from the bottom of the pan are constantly breaking the surface of the water.

2. Remove the pot from the oven and place the lid on top for three minutes. During this time, place the sieve in the sink. Remove the pot's lid and pour the noodles into the sieve. This will remove any water from the noodles and readies them for use.

3. Rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process. If you wish for your noodles to be softer than al dente, it is recommended that warm water be used instead.

4. Add 1 cup of butter and 2 tablespoons of chives into the microwave-safe bowl and place in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir the mixture together when removed from the microwave, and pour over the noodles in the sieve. This allows the additional butter to run out of the bottom and not sit on the noodles, which would create a higher-calorie meal.

5. Use the tongs to grab the noodles from the sieve and arrange delicately on the serving platter. For added flavor, you can salt and pepper to taste or add a few pinches of chives on the top of the dish before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• If you enjoy your noodles softer, it is recommended that the lid be left on the noodles while cooking on the stove, and not just after they have been removed from heat. Remember to stir the noodles when boiling begins so they don't stick to the bottom of the pot.

References

• How to cook noodles