Fettuccine with Pecorino and Black Peppercorns

• Melt butter in small saucepan set over low heat; add olive oil and keep warm. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain.
• Toss butter mixture with pasta on shallow platter; sprinkle cheese over top and toss again. Season to taste with salt (if using).

Tip: A good way to store aged cheeses, such as Pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano is to double-wrap them in plastic wrap, then store in the cheese drawer of the refrigerator.

Recipe provided by Chef Mary Ann Esposito