How to make Cacio e Pepe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound or spaghetti
• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons of black pepper
• 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese ( or 1 and 3/4 Pecorino and skip next ingredient)
• 3/4 cup grated Cacio de Roma 

Steps:

1. Boil pasta until al dente in saucepan (continue on to other steps while this one is in process)
2. Heat oil in a skillet
3. Add pepper until fragrant
4. Add 3/4 cup of pasta water to oil
5. Bring to a boil
6. Use Tongs** to transfer pasta into oil skillet
7. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of cheese on pasta
8. Toss until creamy
9. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top