Ingredients
| Item |
Amt |
| spaghetti |
12 oz |
| salt |
2 tsp |
| finely grated Pecorino Romano |
1 1/2 cups |
| freshly cracked black pepper |
2 tsp |
| pasta water (reserved) |
1 cup |
Method
1
COOKCook pasta; reserve pasta water.
2
TOASTToast pepper in a dry pan 30 seconds; add 1/2 cup pasta water.
3
TOSSToss pasta with pepper water off heat; add cheese gradually with more water to form a creamy sauce.
Time
17 minutes
Serves
Serves 4
Level
Easy
Ingredients
-
12 oz
spaghetti
-
2 tsp
salt
-
1 1/2 cups
finely grated Pecorino Romano
-
2 tsp
freshly cracked black pepper
-
1 cup
pasta water (reserved)
Method
- Cook pasta; reserve pasta water.
- Toast pepper in a dry pan 30 seconds; add 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Toss pasta with pepper water off heat; add cheese gradually with more water to form a creamy sauce.
Notes
Reserve pasta water; it's the secret to glossy sauces.
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