Spaghetti all’Assassina: “ASSASSIN'S PASTA” | How to Make the Authentic Italian Recipe

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Parmesan cheese offers a similar flavor with lower fat content.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

Start by preparing a light tomato broth using tomato paste and tomato puree.

In a heavy cast iron pan, add olive oil and heat it up.

Add the spaghetti to the pan without stirring it.

Let the pasta cook undisturbed until it starts to burn and caramelize.

Once the pasta is burning, flip it carefully to cook the other side.

Continue to let the pasta cook until it reaches a crunchy texture and a blackened color.

Taste the pasta to ensure it has a smoky flavor and is cooked perfectly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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