Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe Recipe
House Made Spaghetti, Pecorino Romano, Tellicherry Black Pepper
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Make the Pasta
Cook the tonnarelli in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the freshly cracked Tellicherry black pepper for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the black pepper. Reduce the heat to low. Gradually mix in the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
- 4
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Pecorino Romano and black pepper if desired.
