Cacio e pepe

Steps

1. 1Toast the pepper

   Toast the peppercorns in a pan until fragrant, then crush them coarsely.

   Black pepper
2. 2Cook the tonnarelli8 min

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tonnarelli, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.

   Cook the pasta al dente so it combines better with the pecorino

   TunaPasta water as neededSalt
3. 3Prepare the cream

   Mix the grated pecorino with some pasta water until you have a smooth cream.

   PecorinoPasta water as needed
4. 4Toss and serve

   Add the drained pasta to the pan with the pepper, combine with the pecorino cream and toss while adding pasta water until you reach a creamy consistency. Serve immediately.

   The key is the right temperature: not too hot or the cheese will clump, not too cold or it won't emulsify

   TunaPecorinoBlack pepperPasta water as needed