It's worked for me many many times. Downside is you dirty two pans. There is butter in it, which i guess isn't "authentic", but makes the sauce come together much more easily. That article also includes tips on fixing broken sauces - I've learned a lot about sauces from following that recipe.
Try the Kenji Lopez-Alt Cacio e Pepe method: https://www.seriouseats.com/spaghetti-cacio-e-pepe-recipe
It's worked for me many many times. Downside is you dirty two pans. There is butter in it, which i guess isn't "authentic", but makes the sauce come together much more easily. That article also includes tips on fixing broken sauces - I've learned a lot about sauces from following that recipe.
Thank you! I don't mind two pans— if I make it the traditional way I already have to wash a pot and a mixing bowl anyway.