# Spaghetti all'Assassina

A traditional dish from Bari featuring spaghetti toasted directly in the pan with tomato sauce to achieve a crispy texture.

- Servings: 2 pax
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 100 g spaghetti
- 300 g passata di pomodoro
- 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 whole garlic
- pepperoncino (optional)
- 800 ml water
- basil leaves
- 2 whole garlic
- salt
- black pepper
- pecorino cheese (optional)

## Instructions

1. Prepare the broth by combining water, tomato, basil, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a pot.
2. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a wide pan and add whole garlic cloves and pepperoncino.
3. Add tomato passata to the pan and cook until the garlic is golden.
4. Place raw spaghetti in the pan, distributing them in a fine layer.
5. Toast the pasta in the sauce without moving it until charred, then turn and toast the other side.
6. Gradually incorporate the hot tomato broth into the pan, allowing it to reduce and absorb into the pasta.
7. Repeat the toasting and broth-adding process until the pasta reaches the desired doneness.
8. Serve with an extra ladle of sauce and grated pecorino cheese.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN8P8HsLT/
- Creator: juandabach
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/163fdea1-6113-462f-a87a-189143c9f356
- Extracted: 2026-11-09

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