A comforting baked pie with crispy spaghetti, creamy Pecorino Romano, and cracked black pepper layers.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 ounces spaghetti
02 - 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for pasta water)
→ Cheese and Sauce
03 - 5 ounces finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
04 - 2.5 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - ½ cup heavy cream
07 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for topping
→ For the Pan
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
10 - 2 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs (for dusting)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and dust with breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until just al dente, about one minute less than package instructions. Drain and let cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, melted butter, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan if using, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
04 - Add the drained spaghetti to the egg and cheese mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all strands evenly.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, spreading evenly and pressing down gently. Sprinkle extra Pecorino and black pepper on top if desired.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top is crisp and golden brown.
07 - Let cool for 10 minutes, run a knife around the edge to release the springform, slice, and serve warm.
