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Spaghetti all'Assassina Recipe (Killer Spaghetti)
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Spaghetti all'Assassina (Killer Spaghetti)

Spaghetti all'Assassina (aka Killer Spaghetti) is a bold Italian pasta dish with spaghetti noodles toasted in a pan, simmered in a rich, spicy tomato sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chili flakes, spaghetti
Servings: 4
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

FOR THE SPAGHETTI

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red chili flakes or to taste
  • 8 ounces dry spaghetti noodles
  • salt to taste
  • For serving. Extra virgin olive oil fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, to bloom the garlic. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to develop the flavor. Keep warm until ready to use.
  • For the spaghetti, heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large cast iron pan to medium heat. Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook for 1 minute to let the garlic bloom.
  • Add 2 cups of the tomato sauce to the pan, then spread the dried spaghetti noodles out over the pan for even cooking.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the noodles absorb the liquid. The noodles will start to brown on the bottom and get slightly crispy. You can brown or caramelize the pasta as much or as little as you prefer, stirring lightly as needed. This is a distinct characteristic of Spaghetti all'Assassina.
  • Add the sauce 1 cup at a time every minute or so and simmer, letting the noodles absorb the sauce and soften up to your preference, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve onto plates with an extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped parsley, extra red chili flakes, and a bit of Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy.

Notes

Nutritional information estimated without toppings/garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1839IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg