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Cheese Frico and Pepper Bucatini Pasta⏱ 45 min total
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Cheese Frico and Pepper Bucatini Pasta

Per 1 serving · 104 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
420
21%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    19g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    43g
    41% of calories
  • Fat
    20g
    41% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Cheese Frico and Pepper Bucatini Pasta (104 g) has 420 calories, with 19 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (41% of calories). It is high in protein (39% DV), dietary fiber (25% DV) and thiamine (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 29% and 67% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
403cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.6g
Net carbs
36g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
7.1g
0.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein39%
  • Dietary fiber25%
  • Thiamine24%
  • Calcium25%
  • Iron28%
  • Magnesium21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A13%
  • Riboflavin (B2)10%
  • Niacin18%
  • Vitamin B611%
  • Vitamin B1210%
  • Pantothenic acid13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium29%
  • Saturated fat67%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 25 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Using ⅔ cup Parmesan, form a thick, even 6-inch circle of cheese on the parchment.

  3. 3

    Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cheese melts and turns golden.

  4. 4

    Carefully remove the parchment from the tray and flip it over onto an inverted bowl. Peel off the parchment and gently press the Parmesan circle around the bowl. Cool for 30 seconds and then remove. Repeat with the remaining cheese. Store frico in an airtight container if making ahead.

  5. 5

    Bring a large stockpot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.

  6. 6

    While the pasta cooks, melt the butter with 1 teaspoon pepper in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Let the pepper infuse for 1 minute, then turn off the heat.

  7. 7

    When the pasta is al dente, reserve a scant ½ cup of pasta water and add it to the butter. Simmer for 2 minutes over low heat.

  8. 8

    Drain the pasta and add it to the sauté pan, along with ¾ of the Pecorino cheese. Toss until the cheese melts and creates a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too wet, continue to simmer until it clings to the pasta.

  9. 9

    Place a Parmesan frico at the bottom of two bowls and divide the pasta between them. Finish with the remaining Pecorino and more freshly ground pepper.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (104 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A121 μg
13%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
2%
Vitamin E0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin K2 μg
2%
Thiamine0.3 mg
24%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin3 mg
18%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
11%
Folate (B9)34 μg
8%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
13%
Choline4 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium246 mg
25%
Iron2 mg
28%
Potassium146 mg
3%
Magnesium90 mg
21%
Phosphorus260 mg
37%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Copper0.3 mg
31%
Manganese2 mg
78%
Selenium45 μg
82%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0.1 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene29 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.5 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol105 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 420 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 80min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 50min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 35min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 59min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cheese Frico and Pepper Bucatini Pasta?

One serving of Cheese Frico and Pepper Bucatini Pasta (1 serving) has 420 calories, which works out to 403 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cheese Frico and Pepper Bucatini Pasta high in protein?

It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (39% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cheese Frico and Pepper Bucatini Pasta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 36 g of net carbs and 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cheese Frico and Pepper Bucatini Pasta?

673 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Cheese Frico and Pepper Bucatini Pasta?

0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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