Cracked Pepper Pasta Recipe
cracked pepper – roasted garlic-olive oil-spaghetti
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 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
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
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
Serve
Remove from heat, add salt to taste, and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.