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Best Easy Savory Singapore Black Pepper Spaghetti Recipe

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This Savory Singapore Black Pepper Sauce Spaghetti Delight is a beautiful, messy hybrid—taking the bold, peppery soul of Singaporean black pepper sauce and draping it over tender spaghetti. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225g) dried spaghetti
  • Salt (for pasta water)
  • 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
  • Extra cracked black pepper (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Crush the whole black peppercorns in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder until coarsely cracked. Set aside.
  2. Fill a large pot with about 4 quarts of water and bring to a rolling boil. Add a generous tablespoon of salt. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Do not rinse the pasta.
  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the crushed black pepper and toast for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the minced garlic, diced shallot, and grated ginger. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shallot is translucent and the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir and let bubble for about 30 seconds. Then add the broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. The sauce should thicken and coat the back of a spoon. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Using tongs, toss gently but thoroughly until the sauce coats every strand. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if the pasta seems dry.
  8. Divide among warm bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro (if using), and an extra sprinkle of cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t skip toasting the pepper—it releases essential oils and deepens flavor. Reserve more pasta water than you think you need. Taste the sauce before adding pasta to adjust seasoning. Use a large enough pan to toss pasta easily.

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