Spaghetti with parmesan & black pepper

Spaghetti with parmesan & black pepper

This has to be the simplest storecupboard pasta supper. The secret is to use good-quality pasta

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Cook the spaghetti in lots of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain, saving a cupful of the cooking water.
  2. Meanwhile put 2 tbsp olive oil and a large knob of butter in a wide shallow pan with the pepper, then heat until melted. Cook for a minute then tip in the spaghetti and 2 tbsp cooking water. Stir a few times, then add the cheese and another 2 tbsp water and toss together. The water, cheese and butter comes together to make a creamy 'sauce', so add a splash more water if you need to. Serve with more parmesan, if you like.

PER SERVING

644 kcalories, protein 21.3g, carbohydrate 75.8g, fat 30.6 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 2.9g, salt 0.71 g

Recipe from olive magazine, November 2010.

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  • 21 January 2011

    Izzyrecipes rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious simple recipe which can be made from store cupboard ingredients. I had it over the Christmas holidays whenever I felt like I'd overindulged and needed something simple. I absolutely love it!

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  • 16 November 2011

    Emily commented on this recipe

    We make this regularly with Pecorino instead of Parmesan. The saltiness plays really well against the pepper. Served with a simple rocket salad, its our go to when we want something on a strict budget that will wow friends:)

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

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PER SERVING

644 kcalories, protein 21.3g, carbohydrate 75.8g, fat 30.6 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 2.9g, salt 0.71 g

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