Cacio e Pepe (The Foolproof Way)

Step 3: Boil the pasta

Pasta

  • Spaghetti, bronze cut
    a serving
  • Salt
    a sprinkle

Set a pot of water to along with a big sprinkle of salt. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente or slightly underdone.

Before draining, reserve a cupful of the pasta water to use for adjusting the sauce consistency.