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Pasta all'Assassina

Cultural Context

Pasta all'Assassina hails from the coastal region of Puglia, Italy, where it embodies the rustic, hearty flavors of southern Italian cuisine. Traditionally, this dish is characterized by its unique cooking method that allows the pasta to absorb the flavors of the sauce while developing a slightly crispy texture on the bottom. It is often enjoyed as a comforting weeknight meal, and its popularity has spread beyond Italy, inspiring home cooks around the world to recreate its bold flavors.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
360 g spaghetti
100 ml passata di pomodoro
2 spicchi aglio
q.b. peperoncino
q.b. olio extravergine d’oliva
800 ml acqua
q.b. sale grosso
400 ml passata di pomodoro

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms can add umami at a lower cost.

1

In una padella antiaderente o di ferro, scaldare generosamente l'olio extravergine d’oliva (almeno 40-50 ml).

2

Aggiungere gli spicchi d'aglio e il peperoncino, facendo attenzione a non bruciarli.

3

Aggiungere gli spaghetti e farli semi friggere, mescolando per evitare che si carbonizzino.

4

Versare 100 ml di passata di pomodoro sugli spaghetti e mescolare bene.

5

Preparare il brodo di pomodoro mescolando 800 ml di acqua con 400 ml di passata di pomodoro e sale grosso a piacere.

6

Aggiungere il brodo di pomodoro agli spaghetti e continuare la cottura, alzando la fiamma alla fine per farli sbruciacchiare.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

padella antiaderentepadella di ferro

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Assassina PastaPasta Assassina
Local Name: Pasta all'Assassina

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