Simple yet luxurious Roman pasta featuring spaghetti, Pecorino Romano cheese, and freshly cracked black pepper.
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
02 - In a large skillet over low heat, toast black pepper for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add approximately ½ cup of reserved hot pasta water to the skillet with pepper and allow to simmer.
04 - Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the peppery water.
05 - Gradually sprinkle Pecorino Romano cheese while tossing vigorously until cheese melts and a creamy sauce forms. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve silky consistency.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked black pepper.
