Barilla partnering with Meals on Wheels to connect seniors with warm meal

CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago's Tracy Butler was Cooking up a Storm for a great cause Thursday.

Barilla is serving up more than just pasta this holiday season.

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The company is partnering with Meals on Wheels to connect seniors struggling with hunger with a warm meal, and they're doing it from the Barilla Connection Kitchen food truck.

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Cory Morris with Meals on Wheels Chicago joined Butler Thursday to make one of the pasta dishes the connection food truck is serving.

Barilla Snowfall cacio e pepe

Ingredients:
- 6 Ounces Barilla Spaghetti
- 3/4 Cup Pecorino cheese, grated, divided
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 Cup pasta cooking water
- To taste: Grind of fresh black pepper

Preparation:

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2: In a mixing bowl whisk 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water with 1/2 cup cheese, olive oil, and black pepper until creamy.

Step 3: Drain the pasta and add to mixing bowl. Toss and mix well until combined with the sauce.

Step 4: Before serving top with a grind of black pepper and the remaining cheese.