Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Grate 1 cup of Pecorino Romano cheese.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and sauté 3tsp of pepper in 1 Tbsp of olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
Pour½ cup of pasta water into the pan and cook for an additional minute.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and stir to coat. Let it cook for 1 more minute, then turn off the heat.
Gradually incorporate the grated cheese, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce that thoroughly coats the pasta. If it’s too dry, add 1 Tbsp of pasta water at a time until you achieve the desired creamy consistency.
Taste-test and adjust salt if needed.
Serve immediately, garnishing with more pepper and Pecorino Romano. Enjoy your meal!
