Spaghetti, pecorino, black pepper, and starchy pasta water become a glossy Roman sauce.
5 min prep 12 min cook
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Boil the spaghetti in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package time.
Toast the black pepper in a pan for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the butter and half a cup of pasta water to the pan.
Transfer the pasta to the pan and toss with the starchy water for 1 minute.
Turn off the heat and add the pecorino gradually to bind the sauce.
Loosen with pasta water if needed and plate immediately.
💡 Tip: Adding the cheese off the heat keeps the sauce from clumping.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper.
~565
kcal calories
21
g protein
75
g carbs
19
g fat
0g
Sugar
1.3g
Fiber
2370.8mg
Sodium
3.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (50%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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