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Monday, September 19, 2011

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe


Spaghetti with Pepper and Cheese

Giorgio Celmo



This is a classic Roman dish made with very few ingredients is very delicious and simple to make.



Ingredients

1 Lb. Spaghetti

8 Ounces pecorino romano cheese fresh graded 

Fresh ground pepper

Extra peppercorns about 6-8

Olive oil



Directions



Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the boiling water well add pasta. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the peppercorns until the oils in the peppercorns has released, discard peppercorns and add olive oil. When pasta is almost aldente, drain pasta and reserve some of the water, about a cup. Add the pasta, ground pepper and cheese to the skillet along with a few spoonful of pasta water, toss to coat, serve piping hot.