Barilla | How to make Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

pecorino cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan is more widely available and less expensive than pecorino.

Cook the Spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain the pasta al dente, according to the cook time on the pack and reserve a cup of pasta water.

Combine the Pecorino, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a handful of black pepper together in a mixing bowl. Add the pasta water, a little bit at a time, to the mixture and allow the cheese to melt into a thick consistency.

Toss the pasta together with the sauce, mixing until well combined. Serve with freshly cracked pepper over the top and enjoy!

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