Spaghetti With Pecorino Romano & Black Pepper
Created by dienia b on February 26, 2015
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #17610
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry spaghetti (thick)
- 1 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 2 cups water (reserved pasta water)
How to Make
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Step 1: Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.
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Step 2: Add in your pasta, and cook according to directions, al dente.
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Step 3: Before straining the pasta, take two cups of the pasta water out, and set aside.
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Step 4: In large skillet, melt butter add pepper saute a minute or two.
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Step 5: Add the strained pasta to the large skillet, then toss. Mix in the pecorino romano cheese, and begin adding in the pasta water until you have a nice smooth sauce.
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Step 6: Season with a pinch of salt to taste, and season more if you need to.