Cacio e Pepe -- Pasta done right

If you're anything like me, you grew up eating spaghetti and meatballs for dinner what felt like every night. It's a staple of the American family and one of many great imports from "The Boot".

But we just had an even better take on noodles and sauce: Cacio e Pepe, or Cheese and Pepper

Very simple ingredients--deceptively simple for the rich finished product it produces-- and only 5 of them.

Simple to make as well:

Boil your pasta

Add Butter

Pepper

Parmesan

Pecorino

Stir in and serve.

Eccellente! Very creamy with the butter, and a deep, nutty flavor from the cheese. The pepper adds just the right amount of bite to balance out the savory. Highly recommend!