Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper

Ingredients for Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper

• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns

• 230g spaghetti

• 70g very finely grated Pecorino Romano (180ml plus 2 tablespoons ) or Parmigiano-Reggiano plus additional for serving

How to make Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper

Toast peppercorns in a dry small skillet over moderately high heat, swirling skillet, until fragrant and peppercorns begin to jump, 2 to 3 minutes. Coarsely crush peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or wrap in a kitchen towel and press on peppercorns with bottom of a heavy skillet.

Cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

Fill a large glass or ceramic bowl with some hot water to warm bowl. Just before spaghetti is finished cooking, drain bowl but do not dry.

Reserve 120ml pasta cooking water, then drain pasta quickly in a colander (do not shake off excess water) and add to warm pasta bowl. Sprinkle 180ml cheese and 45ml cooking water evenly over spaghetti and toss quickly. If pasta seems dry, toss with some additional cooking water.

Divide pasta among 4 plates, then sprinkle with pepper and 2 tablespoons cheese (total). Serve immediately with additional cheese on the side.

Disclaimer

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