Description

Treat yourself to a traditional Italian pasta dish with just a few ingredients. It can be on the table in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 t. whole black peppercorns (NOT pre-ground or finely ground black pepper)
• Kosher salt
• 1 lb. dry spaghetti
• 4 oz. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps

1. Bring a large pot halfway full of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Meanwhile, place 1 1/2 t. whole black peppercorns in a large skillet; cook over medium heat, shaking the skillet occasionally, until fragrant and you hear the peppercorns start to crackle or roll around in the skillet on their own, about 3 minutes. Let cool.
3. Coarsely crush them with a mortar and pestle or under a heavy pan on a cutting board, or coarsely grind in a spice grinder. Return to the skillet.