Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 150 grams Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, finely grate the Pecorino Romano cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cheese and black pepper.
- Once the pasta is done, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add hot pasta to the cheese mixture and toss, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately with additional cheese and pepper on top.
Notes
- Use high-quality cheese for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams