This is by far the simplest and the most classic pasta dish ever grace this earth. Sometimes, the simpler the dish, the easier it is to screw things up. Maybe one of these days, I will post an IGTV on which pasta to choose and the science of water to pasta ratio for the best results.Spaghetti is traditionally used for this pasta dish, but I find that spaghetti is overrated and overused, while linguine is the polar opposite. Use whatever black peppercorns you can afford. There are hundreds upon hundreds of different brands with a wide range of prices. Use whatever brands you think are worth your money on. At the end of the day, it is the technique that will elevate this dish. Speaking of technique, for the best results, toast the peppercorns before grinding them in a mortar and pestle. Yes, blitzing the peppercorns in a spice grinder will somehow "dilute" the intensity of the peppercorns. I also threw in some pink peppercorns. It permeates the pasta ever so slightly.As for the cheese, use pecorino romano. Do not buy those pre-grated ones. They contain sawdust which preventing the cheese from clumping together. Yes. Sawdust. Somehow the food regulator permitted them. Please, for the love of food, buy a good quality block and grate them freshly whenever you need some cheese. It is magical how just 3 ingredients will create such a complex dish. Simplicity is indeed the ultimate sophistication. I hope you will give this recipe a try.

A pleasantly peppery pasta dish when you’re tired of the same old pasta.

It is among the most basic, simplest pastas there is, and one of the darlings of Rome, appearing on nearly every menu. Why? Because when made right, it is incredible. This recipe was developed by Steve Dunn, from Cook’s Illustrated.#GlobalApron

A very old simple Roman Dish from long ago still surviving the ages. The toasted and raw fresh ground black pepper gives you duel flavor from the same ingredients. There are several controversial ideas about exactly how this recipe should be. I did mine this way with butter and oil and it is delightful.The olden days Shepherds would tend sheep carrying food that wouldn't spoil. Dry pasta, aged Pecorino Romano cheese, and pepper corns were common to carry. They would make the sauce from the pasta water and cheese only, in a well greased pan. So I only added the butter and a little more oil.

A delicious meal on National Spaghetti day!!!! Casio e Pepe is one of the oldest recipes from ancient Roman Shepherds.

Low carb dinner. I served it with a vegan Italian sausage on the side. Serves 2, but we ended up eating smaller portions, so 3 for us. 270 calories if for 2.

I truly enjoy the simplicity of the dish cacio e pepe so very delicious. I added extra cheeses and a bit of ham. 9 out of 9 people very much enjoyed this dish there was nothing left as one scooped up the rest for his lunch the next day.

A classic Roman pasta dish. The combination of black pepper and pecorino is something special. I like to use a softer pecorino, as it tends to melt smoother. Be patient with this dish. It may take a few tries to find the magic texture.

Cacio e Pepe is so simple and straightforward delicious. Add bacon and it becomes more tasty and still delicious meal.

This is very a famous pasta dish from Rome. It is an easy and truly delicious one. And the best part? It has very few ingredients! Don't let its simplicity and the few ingredients fool you, it is one excellent dish!It is important to use 3 table spoons black pepper (it may sound a lot to some, but it doesn't taste too peppery!)PS: Recipe is by one of my favorite chefs: Mario Battali.

Amatriciana is a typical first course of Amatrice's cuisine in the Lazio region, loved all over the world! It's about pasta: bucatini or spaghetti served with the classic amatriciana sauce made with peeled tomatoes, bacon and pecorino. A unique goodness that was born in Amatrice as the main meal of the shepherds.