Assassin Spaghetti
Assassin Spaghetti, also referred to as spaghetti all'assassina or killer spaghetti, is prepared by cooking spaghetti directly in a large skillet filled with spicy tomato sauce. The pasta becomes slightly charred and the sauce is mostly absorbed. With just a few common ingredients, you can try this unique and delicious way to cook pasta! So, skip the pot of boiling water and give this recipe a try! It might be your new favorite way to enjoy spaghetti!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup (54.5 g) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 12 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- To a medium saucepan over medium heat, add water, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Heat until the mixture is very hot, but not boiling. Reduce heat to low and keep warm as you continue with the recipe.
- To a large (at least 14-inch), non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Carefully ladle 1 cup of the tomato mixture into the pan. Add the uncooked spaghetti in an even layer over the entire bottom of the skillet, ensuring all noodles are facing the same direction. Gently press the spaghetti into the tomato mixture to coat it.
- Without disturbing the spaghetti, let it cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the tomato mixture is mostly reduced and the edges of the spaghetti start to char slightly.
- Using a spatula and/or tongs, carefully flip over the spaghetti. Add another cup of the tomato mixture, gently pressing the noodles into the sauce. Cook for another 5-6 minutes, or until most of the tomato mixture is reduced.
- Add the remaining tomato mixture. Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, the edges are crispy and slightly charred, and the tomato mixture is mostly absorbed by the pasta.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 362kcal