Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe (v) Recipe
Bucatini, Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 9-11 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese and Pepper Mixture
While the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. Immediately add the hot pasta to the bowl with the cheese and pepper mixture. Toss quickly to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until a creamy sauce forms.
- 4
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Pecorino Romano and additional black pepper if desired.
