A classic Italian dish made with spaghetti, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper, resulting in a creamy and flavorful pasta.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season it with salt.
Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until slightly undercooked, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
Grind black pepper into a large pan and toast it over low heat until aromatic.
Grate the Pecorino Romano cheese and mix it with a small amount of pasta cooking water to create a creamy paste.
Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the toasted pepper, adding a ladle of pasta water, and toss to combine.
Remove the pan from heat, let it cool slightly, then mix in the cheese paste, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.