Spaghetti all'Assassina

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.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add roughly chopped garlic; cook until golden and nutty.

Add tomato paste to the skillet and cook until colored.

Add fresh spaghetti to the pan and stir to combine with the garlic and tomato paste.

Pour in vodka and let it come back to a simmer.

Top up with stock until the pasta is cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Season with red pepper flakes and fresh basil; drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens