How To Make Spaghetti all’Assassina (Assassin’s Spaghetti)
We can never thank the Italian people enough for inventing pizza and pasta. And you can enjoy these anytime with these easy-to-follow Italian recipes, while you take a sip of your wine! Bon Apetit!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
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Once the beef is cooked through, add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir well to combine.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, until it has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 487kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 68mg
- Sodium : 831mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 56g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 28g
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