Ingredients
Scale
400g spaghetti
4 large eggs
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
10g coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Boil spaghetti in generously salted water until al dente
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water
Mix eggs, Pecorino Romano, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until creamy
Place hot pasta in the bowl and toss rapidly, adding reserved water as needed until emulsified
Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and pepper
Notes
Use fresh black pepper for intense flavor
Cook eggs off-heat to prevent scrambling
Add a toasted garlic clove for extra depth
Serves best with arugula salad and lemon wedges for contrast
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg