Fusilli Cacio e Pepe with Ricotta Salata

This is what happens when you take cacio e pepe and let a Sicilian mess with it. Still just pasta, cheese, pepper and water, but instead of sticking strictly to Pecorino, this version uses a bit of ricotta salata, and it changes everything.

If you’ve never used it before, ricotta salata (use store-bought or make your own, recipe) is what happens when fresh ricotta is salted, pressed and aged until it’s firm and sliceable. The smoked v