Cacio e Pepe (Pasta with Black Pepper)

1. 1

   Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente (using package instructions for timing).

2. 2

   Drain the pasta but reserve pasta water.

3. 3

   Heat a pan and add 1/2 cup pasta water and butter.

4. 4

   When butter starts to melt, add the cooked pasta and toss well.

5. 5

   Then add half of the cheese, the salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper and keep tossing.

6. 6

   The cheese will melt and form a creamy sauce.

7. 7

   Remove from heat, into a bowl, sprinkle with the rest of the pepper and cheese and serve right away.

8. 8

   Note: you can make the dish with leftover plain spaghetti if you keep the reserved pasta water.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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