A white, circular plate, set on a light-colored, uniform surface, contains a portion of cooked pasta, located in Erba, Italy

A white, circular plate, set on a light-colored, uniform surface, contains a portion of cooked pasta, located in Erba, Italy. The pasta strands are thick and cylindrical, consistent with bucatini, coated in a pale yellow, viscous emulsion. A dense accumulation of finely shredded white cheese is centered atop the pasta, and numerous coarse, dark specks, indicative of ground black pepper, are scattered across the cheese and pasta. Small, light brown, irregularly shaped solids, appearing to be rendered fat or meat, are interspersed throughout the pasta. No individuals are present.