Ingredients for - Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta)

1. Dried spaghetti 2 (16 ounce) packages
2. Finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese, or more to taste 3 ½ cups
3. Unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces 6 tablespoons
4. Coarsely ground black pepper 2 teaspoons
5. Salt to taste 2 teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta)

1 . Stage

Bring a 12-quart pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 2 cups of cooking water.

2 . Stage

Return pasta and cooking water to the pot over low heat. Add 3 1/2 cups Pecorino Romano cheese, butter, and pepper. Stir until cheese has melted and formed a creamy sauce, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

3 . Stage

Serve with additional cheese, if desired.