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Spaghetti all’Assasina

Spaghetti all’Assasina

  • 25 min
  • mild
  • Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as spaghetti assassina · Veg · One-pot meals, Noodles & Pasta

Spaghetti all'assassina: dry spaghetti cooked in the pan with garlic, chilli and olive oil as tomato puree is ladled in. Mild, serves 2, 25 min, video.

Ingredients

11 items

2 people
  • Tomato Puree1 cup
  • Water1½ cup
  • Olive Oil4 tbsp
  • Sun Dried Tomato10 grams
  • Garlic, Minced2 tbsp
  • Onion, Finely Chopped1
  • Red Chilli, Diced2
  • Spaghetti125 grams
  • Salt¾ tsp
  • Parsley½ tsp
  • Basil Leaves½ tsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 2 people
Energy626kcal1252kcal
Protein13g25g
Carbohydrate72g144g
Fat33g67g
Fibre7.5g15g
Sugar12g25g

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Method

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl add the tomato puree and water, and mix until the tomato puree is diluted and watery.

    Tomato PureeWater

  2. 2

    In a saute pan, pour olive oil and add the chopped garlic, onion and red chilli, saute for 10 seconds on a moderate flame.

    Olive OilSun Dried TomatoGarlicOnionRed Chilli

  3. 3

    Add one to two ladles of the tomato puree and add the spaghetti, cook until the water evaporates. Add all the dried herbs and saute for 10 more seconds. Ladle in the puree in gradual intervals until all the water is absorbed and the spaghetti starts to brown. Serve hot.

    SpaghettiSaltParsleyBasil Leaves

Before you start

How long does Spaghetti all’Assasina take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Spaghetti all’Assasina serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Spaghetti all’Assasina vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Spaghetti all’Assasina spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Spaghetti all’Assasina?
125 grams Spaghetti, 1 cup Tomato Puree, 2 Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Garlic, 10 grams Sun Dried Tomato, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Spaghetti all’Assasina?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Spaghetti all’Assasina?
About 626 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

1 note
  • Malathy M

    Malathy MOctober 2026

    Add butter if needed

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