Spaghetti All'Assassina

10 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat the olive oil, garlic slices, and pepper flakes in a big skillet.
  2. 2Heat the olive oil, garlic slices, and pepper flakes in a big skillet.
  3. 3Heat the olive oil, garlic slices, and pepper flakes in a big skillet.
  4. 4Spread out the uncooked dry pasta in a single layer in the pan on top of the oil and pepper flakes.
  5. 5Spread out the uncooked dry pasta in a single layer in the pan on top of the oil and pepper flakes.
  6. 6Spread out the uncooked dry pasta in a single layer in the pan on top of the oil and pepper flakes.
  7. 7Mix 2 cups of crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of hot water. Pour that into the pasta.
  8. 8Mix 2 cups of crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of hot water. Pour that into the pasta.
  9. 9Mix 2 cups of crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of hot water. Pour that into the pasta.
  10. 10Let the pasta cook, but do not disturb it.
  11. 11Let the pasta cook, but do not disturb it.
  12. 12Let the pasta cook, but do not disturb it.
  13. 13Once most of the liquid is absorbed, use tongs to flip the pasta pieces over so that they can cook on the other side.
  14. 14Once most of the liquid is absorbed, use tongs to flip the pasta pieces over so that they can cook on the other side.
  15. 15Once most of the liquid is absorbed, use tongs to flip the pasta pieces over so that they can cook on the other side.
  16. 16When the pasta starts to pop and sizzle, add more tomatoes and reduce the heat.
  17. 17When the pasta starts to pop and sizzle, add more tomatoes and reduce the heat.
  18. 18When the pasta starts to pop and sizzle, add more tomatoes and reduce the heat.
  19. 19Continueously stir and mix until the noodles are coated and the sauce is mostly absorbed, and the pasta is al dente (about 5 minutes).
  20. 20Continueously stir and mix until the noodles are coated and the sauce is mostly absorbed, and the pasta is al dente (about 5 minutes).
  21. 21Continueously stir and mix until the noodles are coated and the sauce is mostly absorbed, and the pasta is al dente (about 5 minutes).
  22. 22Add salt to taste.
  23. 23Add salt to taste.
  24. 24Add salt to taste.
  25. 25Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.
  26. 26Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.
  27. 27Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 16 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 16 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 16 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup hot water
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Equipment

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Tips

  • Once most of the liquid is absorbed (about 8 to 10 minutes), use tongs to flip the pasta pieces over so that they can cook on the other side. Cook undisturbed for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
  • The pasta should begin to pop and sizzle.