Cacio e Pepe

Ingredients

• Spaghetti 5 oz
• Butter 0 oz
• Ground Black Pepper 1 tablespoon
• Grated Pecorino Pepato Cheese 0 oz
• Salt to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Bring 3 liters of water to a boil, then add salt.

Step 3

Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. About 2 minutes before the pasta is done, drain the water, reserving a cup of it.

Step 4

Melt 40 grams of butter in a skillet.

Step 5

Add freshly ground pepper and sauté it for about a minute, stirring constantly.

Step 6

Pour in 0.5 cup of pasta cooking water and bring to a boil.

Step 7

Add the pasta and the remaining oil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and add the grated cheese.

Step 9

Mix well with tongs until the cheese melts. If necessary, add more pasta water.

Step 10

Serve.