Quick and easy recipe 15-minute cheese and black pepper pasta

 Quick and easy recipe 15-minute cheese and black pepper pasta

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To make a quick 15-minute cheese and pepper pasta (Cacio e Pepe), follow these basic steps:

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti (or any pasta of choice)
• Pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmesan)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Pasta water (for sauce)

Steps:

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
2. Grate the cheese while the pasta cooks.
3. Toast the black pepper in a pan over medium heat to enhance its flavor.
4. Once the pasta is done, reserve some of the starchy pasta water and drain the pasta.
5. Add the pasta to the pan with the pepper, and slowly mix in the grated cheese, using the reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
6. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the cheesy pepper sauce.

Enjoy and Serve immediately for a delicious, simple dish!