Pecorino Black Pepper Recipe
Make Pecorino Black Pepper Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 3
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400g of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 4
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve 100ml of the pasta cooking water.
- 5
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti in a colander, shaking off excess water.
Preparing Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and olive oil.
- 7
Add Pasta Water
Gradually add the reserved pasta cooking water to the cheese mixture, stirring constantly until a creamy sauce forms.
- 8
Mix with Pasta
Add the drained spaghetti to the bowl with the sauce and toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
Serving
- 9
Plate and Serve
Divide the pasta into serving bowls, adding additional Pecorino Romano and black pepper to taste if desired.
