This is a simple pasta dish we fell in love with in Rome. Very easy to make in a very short time. You can eat it with a simple salad, side dish for a protein, or just by itself. You should really give this a try. You will be glad you did!
Ingredients:
- ½ pound spaghetti or bucatini
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp butter
- ½ cup grated pecorino romano cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet until shimmering
- Add fresh ground pepper and cook until it is sizzling
- Remove from heat
- In a large skillet or pot, add pasta and just cover with water
- Add salt and cook until just al dente
- Remove from heat but do not throw out pasta water
- Return skillet with olive oil back to heat
- Add butter and 2-3 Tbsp of the pasta water
- Add the cooked pasta and the cheese on top
- Start shaking the pan and swirling the pasta
- Add more pasta water if needed
- The oil, butter, starchy water, and cheese will make a creamy sauce
- Place on plates or in bowls and drizzle some more olive oil for extra flavor
- Add more pepper if you wish
- Enjoy!