Classic Cheese And Pepper Pasta Sauce

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add 1 pound spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.

Drain, reserving some of the pasta cooking water.

Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.

Stir in crushed black peppercorns and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in the pasta and pasta cooking water.

Slowly add Parmesan cheese and stir until the pasta is coated.

Season with salt.