Introduce your tastebuds to an adventurous Italian classic, Spaghetti all’Assassina. This is not your typical spaghetti—its captivating essence comes from the intense flavors and unique cooking method that yields a charred, crunchy pasta. Dare to explore this dish that treads the line between tradition and culinary innovation.
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Ingredients: (serves 4)
🍝 1 pound of Spaghetti
🍅 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
🍅 2 tbsp tomato paste
🍅 100 grams tomato passata
🧄 2 cloves garlic
🌶️ 3 dried pepperoncino
🫒 Olive oil
🧂 Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing the broth. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add salt, tomato paste, and tomato passata. Keep the broth warm on the side.
- In a large frying pan, pour a generous amount of olive oil and heat it over medium. Add the garlic cloves and crushed pepperoncino, allowing the garlic to infuse the oil with its aroma—remove the garlic cloves once they are lightly golden.
- Crush the canned whole peeled tomatoes and carefully add them to the aromatic oil. Let them sizzle for a few minutes to intensify their flavor.
- Place the uncooked spaghetti evenly over the tomato sauce in the frying pan. Do not stir; instead, allow the underside of the spaghetti to brown and soak up the flavors.
- Once you achieve a charred base, flip the spaghetti carefully. Gradually ladle the warm tomato broth onto the spaghetti, letting it absorb little by little. Continue this process until the spaghetti reaches an al dente texture.
- For a final crisp touch, increase the heat and let the bottom layer catch a bit more without adding additional broth.
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure not to stir the spaghetti initially to allow it to develop the signature char.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoncino based on your preferred level of spice.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Pot, large frying pan, ladle
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