Savage Spaghetti All’assassina Crispy Pasta Magic
Crispy, smoky, and bursting with bold tomato-garlic flavor, this Bari classic transforms ordinary spaghetti into a magical culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (14 oz) spaghetti
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 500g (17 oz) canned peeled tomatoes, crushed
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated vegan Parmesan or hard cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and chili flakes until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and smoked paprika for 1–2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper; simmer gently.
- Cook spaghetti for 2–3 minutes less than package instructions; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Transfer spaghetti into sauce; stir to coat.
- Add a splash of pasta water and cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally until edges crisp.
- Drizzle remaining olive oil; allow noodles to fry gently, forming crispy spots.
- Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and cheese if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a nonstick or heavy skillet for best results.
- Don’t over-stir to allow crispy edges to form.
- Adjust chili for preferred spice level.
- Can be made vegan by omitting cheese.