Translation from Italian: Cheese and pepper pasta (with chicken)

This dish is insanely simple, easy to prepare, and delicious! With just a few ingredients, you have a hearty meal! It scores high points for being budget-friendly, easy, and guaranteed yummy!

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Ingredients:

• a pinch of salt

• 6 oz. pasta (such as linguine or spaghetti)

• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed, divided

• 1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper

• 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan

• 1/3 cup finely grated Pecorino

• 1 boiled chicken breast

 

1. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a 5-qt. pot. Season with salt; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes before tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking water.
    

2. Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pepper and cook, swirling pan, until toasted, about 1 minute.
    

3. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to skillet and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and remaining butter. Reduce heat to low and add Parmesan, stirring and tossing with tongs until melted. Remove pan from heat; add Pecorino, stirring and tossing until cheese melts, sauce coats the pasta, and pasta is al dente. (Add more pasta water if sauce seems dry.) Transfer pasta to warm bowls and serve.