A simple yet delicious Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 200 g Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 g spaghetti
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2
Cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions.
Step 3
Meanwhile, finely grate the Pecorino Romano cheese.
Step 4
In a large skillet, toast the freshly ground black pepper over medium heat for about 1 minute.
Step 5
Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
Step 6
Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the toasted pepper.
Step 7
Sprinkle the grated Pecorino Romano cheese over the pasta.
Step 8
Gradually add the reserved pasta water, tossing the pasta continuously until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce.
Step 9
Serve immediately, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.