Name: Cacio e Pepe - Roman Pasta Perfection
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs spaghetti; 2 cups Pecorino Romano cheese; 3 tbsp black peppercorns; 1 tbsp sea salt; 6 cups water

Ingredients (5)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
spaghetti	1 lbs	421	15g	85g	2g
Pecorino Romano cheese	2 cups	194	16g	2g	13g
black peppercorns	3 tbsp	19	1g	5g	0g
sea salt	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
water	6 cups	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (5)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
spaghetti	1 lbs	421	15g	85g	2g
Pecorino Romano cheese	2 cups	194	16g	2g	13g
black peppercorns	3 tbsp	19	1g	5g	0g
sea salt	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
water	6 cups	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Coarsely grind black peppercorns and toast in dry pan for 1 minute to release oils
Step 2
Bring salted water to boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, reserve 2 cups pasta water
Step 3
Finely grate Pecorino Romano cheese and set aside
Step 4
Drain pasta and toss in bowl with 1 cup hot pasta water and toasted pepper
Step 5
Quickly fold in grated cheese while continuously tossing, adding pasta water as needed for creamy sauce
Step 6
Plate immediately and serve with additional pepper and cheese