Description
A simple Italian pasta dish featuring spaghetti coated in a creamy sauce made from Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 150g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, toast the black pepper in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the toasted pepper.
- Gradually add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and the reserved pasta water, tossing continuously until a creamy sauce forms.
- Serve immediately, topped with additional cheese and pepper if desired.
Notes
For the best results, use high-quality Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 20g