Cacio e Pepe

Step by step

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salt water to a boil, cook spaghetti al dente.

2. 2

   Finely grate pecorino.

3. 3

   Toast pepper briefly in a dry pan.

4. 4

   Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain pasta.

5. 5

   Add 2–3 tbsp pasta water to the pan with pepper.

6. 6

   Add spaghetti to the pan and toss.

7. 7

   Remove pan from heat, work in pecorino while constantly tossing.

8. 8

   Add more pasta water as needed for a creamy sauce, serve immediately.