Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the spaghetti.

Toast the black pepper in a skillet.

When the water is boiling, add the spaghetti.

Add a ladleful of pasta cooking water to the toasted pepper, then add Pecorino Romano cheese to create a creamy sauce.

A few minutes before the spaghetti is fully cooked, drain it and add it to the cheese and pepper mixture. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce. Enjoy.