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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Cook Pancetta
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
- 4
Add Cheese and Season
Remove the skillet from heat and add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. Toss everything together until the cheese melts and creates a creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper if desired.
