Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper (Cacio E Pepe)
NOTE: High-quality ingredients are essential in this dish, most importantly, imported Pecorino Romano — not the bland domestic cheese labeled “Romano.” Use the small holes on a box grater to grate the cheese finely and the large holes to grate it coarsely. Alternatively, a food processor may be used to grate it finely: Cut the Pecorino into 20inch pieces and process until finely ground, about 45 seconds. For a slightly less rich dish, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. Do …