Spaghetti all'Assassina (Killer Spaghetti)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    413 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

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.

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Ingredients

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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
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add 2 cups of the tomato sauce to the pan, then spread the dried spaghetti noodles out over the pan for even cooking.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 Information

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Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Sodium 723mg (30%) Potassium 665mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1839IU (37%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Sodium 723mg 30%
Potassium 665mg 14%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1839IU 37%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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