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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Once boiling, add a generous amount of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Prepare Cheese and Pepper
While the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
- 4
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
- 5
Mix Pasta with Cheese and Pepper
Drain the spaghetti and immediately add it to the bowl with the cheese and pepper mixture. Quickly toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Pecorino Romano cheese and additional black pepper if desired.
