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Whole-Wheat Pasta with Pecorino and Pepper

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Whole-Wheat Pasta with Pecorino and Pepper

Whole-Wheat Pasta with Pecorino and Pepper

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Equipment

  • Stand Mixer - Professional stand mixer for efficient and consistent dough preparation.

  • Silicone Pasta Roller - Easy-to-use tool to roll out pasta dough evenly, essential for making homemade pasta.

  • Digital Scale - Accurate digital kitchen scale for measuring ingredients precisely.

  • Pasta Sheeter - A handheld or electric pasta sheet press that helps flatten and cut the pasta into various shapes.

  • Wooden Rolling Pin - Versatile rolling pin suitable for dough preparation, including homemade pasta.

  • Heavy-Duty Pasta Pot - Durable pot designed to handle large quantities of boiling water ideal for cooking pasta in batches.

  • Long Handle Spatula - Useful for moving and handling hot pasta dough, ensuring safety during preparation.

  • Kitchen Timer with Buzzer - Accurate timing device that can help keep track of the pasta's cooking time to avoid overcooking or undercooking.

  • Pasta Bowls with Measuring Markings - Suitable for portion control and ensuring consistent serving sizes when making pasta dishes.

  • Spice Grinder (Optional) - For grinding fresh pepper if you prefer a more authentic experience by infusing it directly into your dish.

  • Mixing Bowls Set (Variable Sizes) - A set of bowls to mix and store ingredients conveniently during the cooking process.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

  • 1 lb dried whole-wheat spaghetti

  • 1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino Romano (4 1/2 ounces), divided

  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)

  • Garnish: extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Toast peppercorns in a dry small skillet over medium-high heat, shaking skillet, until fragrant and beginning to pop, 2 to 3 minutes. Coarsely crush peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or wrap in a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and press with bottom of a heavy skillet.
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Instruction 2

Cook spaghetti in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente.
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Instruction 3

Meanwhile, fill a large ceramic bowl with hot water to warm it. Just before pasta is done cooking, drain bowl but do not dry.
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Instruction 4

Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then quickly drain pasta (do not shake off excess water) and add to warm bowl. Sprinkle 1 1/4 cups cheese and 1/2 cup cooking water evenly over pasta and toss quickly. Toss in parsley (if using) and 2 teaspoons crushed pepper. If pasta seems dry, toss with some additional cooking water. Serve pasta immediately, sprinkled with remaining pepper and cheese. Serve additional cheese on the side.
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