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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring 2 liters of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese and Pepper
While the pasta is cooking, finely grate the Pecorino Romano cheese and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the freshly cracked black pepper with a few tablespoons of pasta water to form a paste.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta. Immediately add the hot pasta to the bowl with the black pepper paste. Toss to coat the spaghetti.
- 4
Add Cheese
Gradually add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese while continuously tossing the pasta. If the mixture is too dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach a creamy consistency.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately with additional black pepper and grated Pecorino Romano on top.
