Description
This creamy, peppery Parm e Pepe Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food made with just a few pantry staples. Silky parmesan, bold black pepper, and perfectly cooked pasta come together for a rich, elegant dish in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
- 3/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Grate the parmesan cheese and set aside. Measure out the black pepper and butter.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cracked pepper and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in the reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer.
- Gradually add the grated parmesan while whisking until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss until evenly coated.
- Let the pasta rest for a minute, then serve with extra cheese and pepper.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
- Stir constantly while adding cheese to prevent clumping.
- Reserve enough pasta water before draining—it’s key for the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg