Pasta with Pepper and Cheese

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This pasta dish is amazing! First it takes no time at all to make, second it is made with ingredients that most folks have on hand, finally it tastes amazing!

Ingredients:
3 TBSP fresh ground pepper
2 TBSP butter
2 TBSP olive oil
3/4 c pecorino.
3/4 c parmigiano
8 oz pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package.

In a 12 inch skillet, toast the black pepper over medium meat for 3 – 5 minutes until it becomes fragrant. Add butter and oil and cook until melted. Reduce heat to low, add pasta and stir until combined, added pasta water 1/4 c at time if it is too dry. Stir in cheese and serve.

Serves 4.

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