Description
A classic Roman pasta dish that combines spaghetti with Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper for a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti (or any long pasta you love)
- Pecorino Romano, finely grated
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt for the pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt it lightly, then add your pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, toast your black pepper in a dry pan over medium heat for about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Scoop out about 1 to 1.5 cups of pasta water before draining.
- Turn the heat down low under your pepper pan. Add about 1/2 cup of pasta water to the toasted pepper.
- Add the pasta to the pan and toss. Let it mingle for about 30 seconds.
- Remove the pan from heat. Add a handful of grated Pecorino and toss vigorously to create a creamy sauce, adding more pasta water as needed.
Notes
Grate cheese very finely for better melting. Keep the heat gentle to prevent clumping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian