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The Ultimate Guide to Spaghetti with Black Pepper Sauce: A Bold, Flavorful Twist on a Classic


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz spaghetti

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

  • Salt, to taste

  • Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish


Instructions

Cook Spaghetti:
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.

Sauté Garlic & Pepper:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and black pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add Sauce:
Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for 1–2 minutes.

Toss Pasta:
Add cooked spaghetti and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.

Finish:
Adjust salt if needed. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using, and garnish with parsley or green onions.

Serve:
Serve hot with extra cracked black pepper on top, if desired.