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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 and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Cheese
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and cracked black pepper.
- 4
Create the Sauce
Pour in the reserved pasta water gradually, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce. Use more or less pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 5
Serve
Plate the pasta, adding extra Pecorino Romano and black pepper on top if desired. Enjoy your Cacio e Pepe!
