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Spaghetti all'Assassina

Cultural Context

Originating from the Apulia region of Italy, Spaghetti all'Assassina is a unique dish that showcases the art of cooking pasta directly in the sauce. Traditionally, it was a way to use leftover spaghetti, transforming it into a flavorful, crispy dish. Today, it is celebrated for its bold flavors and is a popular choice in Italian cuisine, often enjoyed in both home kitchens and restaurants.

ItalianITApuliamain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
400 g di spaghetti
150 g di passata di pomodoro
100 g di triplo concentrato di pomodoro
3-4 spicchi d'aglio
1 peperoncino
150 ml di olio evo
1 litro d'acqua
Sale q.b.

parmesan cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: nutritional yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

anchovies

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: canned tuna

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: sardines

Canned tuna offers a lighter flavor while maintaining protein content.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable for frying.

tomato sauce

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: homemade tomato puree

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canned tomatoes

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

1

Boil 1 liter of water in a pot.

2

Add salt to the boiling water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

3

In a separate pan, heat 150 ml of olive oil over medium heat.

4

Add minced garlic and chopped peperoncino to the oil, sautรฉ until fragrant.

5

Stir in the passata di pomodoro and triplo concentrato di pomodoro, cooking until the sauce thickens.

6

Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, mixing well to coat.

Cooking Techniques

sautรฉingtoastingsimmering

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

fishglutenmilk

Also Known As

Assassin SpaghettiSpaghetti alla Pugliese
Local Name: Spaghetti all'Assassina

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