How to Make Cacio e Pepe (Pasta with Cheese and Black Pepper)

Cacio e pepe is a simple Roman pasta dish that’s perfect for lunch or a midnight snack. INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided Coarsely ground black pepper Kosher salt 1/2 pound (225g) spaghetti 2 tablespoons (15g) unsalted butter 2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 cup; 55g), very finely grated on a Microplane or the smallest holes of a box grater, plus more for serving DIRECTIONS 1. Heat 3