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Ingredients
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Pasta and Cheese
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or bucatini and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- 3
Create the Sauce
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta. In the same pot, add the hot pasta back in, along with a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Remove the pot from heat and quickly mix in the cheese mixture, adding more pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Stir in the Urfa pepper and pink peppercorns.
- 5
Season and Serve
Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and pepper if desired.
