Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe,

Ingredients

• 350 g spaghetti
• 150 g pecorino cheese
• 50 g parmesan
• 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 8 cups of water
• 1 tbsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Start by grating the cheese (it’s better to grate the cheese yourself than to buy store bought because it will melt easily and not clump).

3. 3

   Set aside 1/4 cup of the cheese to sprinkle at the end. Place the rest of the grated cheese in a bowl and mix with

4. 4

   the black pepper and set aside. Place the water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add the spaghetti and cook as per package until al dente.

6. 6

   Once done, drain the pasta water in a bowl and add just a bit of the pasta water to the cheese to form a creamy paste.

7. 7

   Mix them well with a whisk or fork till they become smooth, adding pasta water just as needed.

8. 8

   Stir in the creamy cheese mix onto the pot with the drained spaghetti and toss them to mix, adding some pasta water if needed.

9. 9

   Serve warm with extra sprinkles of cheese and black pepper. Enjoy!