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Fusilli Cacio E Pepe

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  • Author: Ciao Chow Bambina
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. fusilli
  • 2 cups cooking liquid (water the pasta was cooked in)
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus extra for serving
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook fusilli according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Fill a large serving bowl with hot water to warm the bowl.
  3. Just before pasta is finished cooking, drain the bowl but do not dry.
  4. Reserve 2 cups cooking liquid, then drain the pasta quickly and add to the warm bowl.
  5. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of cheese, ground pepper and 2/3 cup cooking liquid over fusilli and toss.
  6. If pasta seems dry, toss in more cooking liquid.
  7. Divide pasta among 4 bowls then sprinkle each with more grated cheese.
  8. Serve immediately with additional cheese for more sprinkling.