Description
A creamy, peppery, and cheesy spaghetti dish that turns simple pantry staples into a luxurious meal. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, Parm e Pepe Spaghetti is comforting, quick, and full of bold flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 ½ cups finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cracked black pepper and toast for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in butter and pepper. Lower the heat.
- Gradually add grated Parmigiano-Reggiano while stirring constantly. Slowly add reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Continue stirring until the sauce coats all the pasta. Adjust seasoning with extra cheese or pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm, topped with additional cheese and freshly cracked pepper.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- Always reserve pasta water—it’s the key to a smooth sauce.
- Serve right away for the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Parm e Pepe, spaghetti, cheese pasta, easy pasta recipe, pepper pasta