SPAGHETTI WITH PECORINO AND BLACK PEPPER

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Grated Pecorino Romano's intense, peppery flavor emboldens this simple spaghetti dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Coarse salt
12 ounces spaghetti
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese (4 ounces)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta; return to pot.
  • To pasta in pot, add 1 cup reserved pasta water. Gradually add 1 cup Pecorino, tossing constantly with tongs until cheese is melted; add pepper. Toss to coat pasta lightly; if desired, gradually add a little more pasta water to thin. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g

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