Jul 14 2026
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Cracked Pepper Pasta Recipe

Inspired by Lucca
Time45m
Serves4

cracked pepper – roasted garlic-olive oil-spaghetti

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Roast the Garlic

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until soft and fragrant. Let cool, then squeeze out the roasted garlic from the skins.

  2. 2

    Cook the Spaghetti

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In the same pot, add the roasted garlic, olive oil, and cracked black pepper. Mix well. Add the drained spaghetti and toss to coat. If the pasta seems dry, add some reserved pasta water as needed.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Remove from heat, add salt to taste, and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

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