Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

By ngaldi

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound spaghetti
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
• Salt

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cheeses.

Return the pasta to the pot. Working quickly, add 6 tablespoons of the reserved cooking water, 2 tablespoons at a time, alternating with the cheeses; toss well to thoroughly coat the pasta between additions. Sprinkle on the black pepper and season the pasta with salt; toss again.

Transfer the pasta to a warmed serving bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cooking water, as necessary, tossing until a creamy sauce forms. Serve right away.