SPAGHETTI ALL'ASSASSINA - How to Make This Fierce & Fiery Pasta Dish!

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

anchovies

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: sardines

Canned tuna offers a lighter flavor while maintaining protein content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable for frying.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and can be pureed at home.

Put a pot of water on the stove to boil and add a hefty amount of salt.

Add tomato paste to the boiling water and mix well, then bring it to a simmer.

Heat a pan on the stove and add a hefty drizzle of olive oil; let it heat up.

Add the finely chopped garlic and red chili flakes to the pan; sauté until the garlic is fragrant and just a bit golden.

Add the passata di pomodoro (tomato sauce) to the pan and keep it on high heat, being cautious as it may spit.

Add the spaghetti to the pan and let it cook, watching it closely.

After a couple of minutes, pick up the spaghetti with a spatula to check for a crunchy crust forming.

Slowly add in some water a bit at a time to keep some of the crunchy texture while cooking the pasta.

Taste the pasta as it cooks to check for doneness and adjust as necessary.

To plate, use tweezers or chopsticks along with a ladle for the prettiest presentation.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens