Cacio E Pepe

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
2. 2
   When the water is boiling, add some salt and drop the pasta.
3. 3
   Cook to al dente, according to package directions. (Heads up: reserve a ladle or two of the cooking water for the sauce right before you drain the pasta.).
4. 4
   When the pasta is ready, pour the reserved starchy cooking water in a medium-size bowl.
5. 5
   Drain the pasta and toss it in the bowl with the pepper.
6. 6
   Add in the cheese in small handfuls, sprinkling it over the hot pasta then tossing it with tongs, until all the cheese is incorporated to make a creamy sauce.
7. 7
   Season the pasta to taste with salt if necessary.