Spaghetti with Pepper and Cheese
Giorgio Celmo
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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.