Description
Valentine Spaghetti All’Assassina is a romantic and flavorful dish that combines perfectly cooked spaghetti with a smoky, spicy tomato sauce. Infused with aromatic garlic and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for impressing your loved ones or hosting friends. Its vibrant colors and enticing aroma will make it the star of any dinner occasion, creating unforgettable memories around your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Shaved Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the crushed San Marzano tomatoes and let simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add the drained spaghetti and half a cup of reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt or more red pepper as desired. Serve topped with fresh basil and shaved Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 6mg