Description

This is an easy and economical classic Italian dish to make any night, but especially on those days when you aren't eating meat dishes. Serve with your favorite sides.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. spaghetti or favorite long pasta
• ½ c. olive oil
• 1 T. coarsely ground black pepper
• 1½ c. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 2 c. reserved pasta cooking water

Steps

1. In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions in well salted (at least 1 T.) boiling water. Drain, reserving 2 c. pasta water; set aside.
2. In the same pot, add olive oil. Place back on the warm stove, but don't turn it on. Stir together the pepper and olive oil; add pasta; toss in cheese and about 1½ c. pasta water; combine until cheese has melted. Stir. Add more water, only if necessary.
3. Serve immediately with more cheese and a good drizzle of olive oil.