Description

Spaghetti all’assassina sets itself apart with its fiery spice and unique cooking process. This simple spaghetti dish is simmered with a spicy tomato broth and pan fried until it is caramelized and charred. This bold pasta dish is not for the faint of heart, as its name implies it could be the end of you.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 28-ounce can tomato puree
2 ½ cups water
1 ½ – 2 teaspoons coarse salt, for the broth
1 pound spaghetti

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Instructions

In a large saucepan, whisk together tomato puree, water and salt to make the tomato broth. Simmer until broth is warmed through and salt has dissolved.
In a large cast iron skillet or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant.
Add one cup of tomato broth and spaghetti (laying flat) to the skillet.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, adding another cup of tomato broth and spreading the spaghetti as in becomes more tender. Continue this process of basting and simmering for a total of 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the spaghetti is tender.
Increase heat to medium-high, allowing spaghetti to sear slightly and sauce has thickened.
Serve with additional crushed red pepper flakes, to taste.

Notes

** Turning the spaghetti rather than stirring helps keep the spaghetti together, allowing it to caramelized and brown as much as possible. **

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Spaghetti
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 283
Sugar: 6.5 g
Sodium: 524.3 mg
Fat: 4.7 g
Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
Carbohydrates: 52.3 g
Fiber: 3.9 g
Protein: 9.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg