Pasta with black pepper and cheese is Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe, also known as Spaghetti with Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano Cheese, is a simple Roman pasta dish. Cacio means cheese and pepper. The key to making this pasta is the sauce. Reserve some of the pasta water. Let the olive oil and black pepper mixture cool down enough so that when you…