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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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Notes
- Nutritional information estimated without toppings/garnish.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.