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Black Pepper Fettuccine

Black Pepper Fettuccine prepared dish

Black pepper fettuccine is a simple yet flavorful dish that highlights the bold taste of freshly cracked black pepper. This pasta is tossed in a rich sauce made with butter and parmesan cheese, creating a creamy texture that perfectly complements the peppery notes. Serve it as a delightful main course or a side dish to elevate any meal!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, fresh parsley, unsalted butter, salt.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 300 g fettuccine pasta
  • 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the freshly cracked black pepper, stirring for about 1 minute.
  3. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the butter and black pepper, tossing to combine.
  5. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water, stirring until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta evenly.
  6. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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