Method

• 1.
  Fill a large saucepan three-quarters full of salted water and bring to the boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook for 1 minute less than packet instructions. Reserve 2 cups (500ml) of cooking liquid, then drain pasta.
• 2.
  Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the oil. Leave in the pan for 1 minute to warm through. Stir in the pepper and cook for 15 seconds, or until fragrant, then add half the reserved cooking water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, then add the pasta back into the pan and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes, until the pasta is coated in the reserved cooking water.
• 3.
  Sprinkle three quarters of the pecorino and Parmigiano or parmesan over the pasta. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and sauce coats the pasta. Stir in the remaining cooking water, a spoonful at a time, to create a creamy sauce. Divide pasta among bowls. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and scatter with extra ground black pepper to serve.