One Pan Cacio e Pepe

This classic Roman dish is so uncomplicated that it is perfect—al dente pasta meets the tang of pecorino cheese and the hit of pepper that comes together with a few incredible ingredients. But that also means the ingredients themselves need to be good. Freshly grind your pepper. Buy a good pecorino and grate it yourself. Have a high-quality olive oil. Then the other trick is to make it all in one pan. The starchy water adds a beautiful texture and emulsifies the cheese. And the bonus is you