Created: 3/28/2024
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
This simple yet flavorful pasta dish highlights the bold and spicy flavors of black pepper, making it perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals. Best of all, it requires just a handful of ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
1 pound spaghetti
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Instructions:
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the 6 tablespoons of black pepper and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the 6 tablespoons of black pepper and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Step 3
Once the pasta is cooked, use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer it directly from the pot of water to the skillet with the black pepper and olive oil. Reserve the cooking water.
Once the pasta is cooked, use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer it directly from the pot of water to the skillet with the black pepper and olive oil. Reserve the cooking water.
Step 4
Add 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the skillet and toss well to combine, cooking for another minute or so. This will create a creamy sauce that coats the pasta.
Add 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the skillet and toss well to combine, cooking for another minute or so. This will create a creamy sauce that coats the pasta.
Step 5
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Toss well to combine, adding more cooking water if needed to thin out the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Toss well to combine, adding more cooking water if needed to thin out the sauce.
Step 6
Season the pasta with salt to taste, and serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
Season the pasta with salt to taste, and serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.