Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

I read of a local Roman speciality called Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe before travelling to Italy.

When we were in Rome, I noticed that the food was generously seasoned with black pepper. I hardly ever put black pepper on my food apart from when it is called for in recipes. Somehow, in Italy, it just tasted right.

I saw Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe on menus, bit didn't try it while on holiday.  I did some googling for a recipe and found this one on the internet.  

http://talesofambrosia.com/2013/03/04/how-to-make-spaghetti-cacio-e-pepe-like-a-roman/

I stocked up on the ingredients last week and got a chance to make it this evening. It was pretty delicious.  Apparently the secret lies in using good ingredients, especially the cheese part.

It feels good to bring the holiday inspiration home with you.