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Cacio E Pepe

INGREDIENTS

3/4pound of spaghetti
2tablespoons unsalted butter
2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1.5 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
a bit of the pasta cooking liquid (about 1/4 cup)
1/2cup of freshly ground pecorino romano
1/2cup freshly ground parmigiano reggiano

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Prepare spagetti according to directions on package. Reserve some of the liquid (about 1/4 cup)
2.When pasta only has a few minutes left, begin preparing the sauce.
3.In a separate pan, on low-medium heat, add your butter, oil and 3/4 tbps pepper.
4.Allow the butter to melt, swirling the pan around to help it move a bit.
5.When spaghetti is done, add the reserved cooking liquid to your melted butter/pepper/olive oil sauce and swirl the pot again.
6.Turn heat down to low. Add your spaghetti and toss once.
7.Add your cheeses and the rest of the pepper (3/4 tbsp) and toss the spaghetti again in the pan to combine all ingredients.
8.Top with a sprinkle more of pepper and cheese, if desired.
9.Serve with warm baguette and wine, of course