I BURNT the SPAGHETTI

anchovies

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: sardines

Canned tuna provides a similar umami flavor while being more accessible.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: kalamata olives

Kalamata olives are often less expensive and add a different flavor profile.

Slice garlic thinly to keep it in the sauce and allow it to melt inside the tomato sauce.

Heat a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil in a cast iron pan.

Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add a generous amount of tomato paste and salt to create a broth.

Add crushed chili peppers to the garlic and olive oil in the pan, including the seeds for maximum spiciness.

Add spaghetti to the boiling broth and cook until al dente, ensuring to push the spaghetti down to absorb the sauce.

Gently tap the side of the pan to check if the spaghetti is sticking to the bottom, indicating it has developed crunchiness.

Flip the spaghetti in the pan to ensure even cooking and to mix with the sauce.

Taste the spaghetti to check for doneness, ensuring it is creamy and slightly crunchy.

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