Assassins Spaghetti Spicy Pasta (Printable)

Spaghetti simmered in spicy tomato sauce for a crispy, caramelized finish. Bold Italian vegetarian main.

# What You Need:

→ Staples

01 - 7 oz dried spaghetti
02 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

→ Aromatics & Flavor

03 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
04 - 1 tsp red pepper flakes

→ Sauce

05 - 1 2/3 cups tomato passata (strained tomatoes)
06 - 1 cup hot water, as needed
07 - 1 tsp sea salt

→ Finishing

08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How To Cook:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until garlic turns golden, about 1 minute.
02 - Add uncooked spaghetti to the skillet, spreading out evenly. Toast pasta for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly golden in spots.
03 - Pour tomato passata over the spaghetti and sprinkle with salt. Tilt the pan to ensure all pasta is well coated.
04 - Pour in just enough hot water to barely cover the pasta. Add more during cooking as needed to prevent sticking.
05 - Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until spaghetti is al dente and most of the liquid has absorbed or evaporated, about 15–18 minutes. The bottom should crisp and caramelize lightly.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnishing with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick to make from start to finish in about twenty five minutes
  • No need for a separate pot of boiling water everything happens in one pan
  • Maximum flavor from caramelized tomato and crunchy pasta edges
  • Just a few pantry staples create big Italian energy
02 -
  • Assassins Spaghetti is high in complex carbohydrates for energy
  • The one pan method locks in rich flavor while saving on cleanup
  • The crispy bits are considered the best part by Italian pasta lovers
03 -
  • Watch the garlic closely at the start too much browning and it will turn bitter fast
  • Do not over stir the pasta during cooking allow some strands to catch and crisp on the skillet bottom
  • If you like a deep roasted tomato flavor briefly broil the finished pasta in an oven safe skillet for a minute just before serving

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