A Crispy, Spicy Pasta Recipe Elevated by Premium Coratina Olive Oil
Spaghetti all'Assassina is a fiery, crispy pasta dish from Bari, southern Italy. Featuring toasted spaghetti, spicy tomato sauce, and robust Coratina extra virgin olive oil, this recipe is rich, rustic, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
- 400g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1–2 red chili peppers, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
- 400g canned crushed tomatoes (or passata)
- 100 ml Coratina olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Toast the Spaghetti
Heat half the Coratina olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the dry spaghetti directly to the pan and toast until golden, stirring often for even colour and crispiness.
2. Sauté Garlic and Chili
Push the spaghetti to the sides of the pan. In the centre, add the remaining olive oil, garlic, and chili. Cook until the garlic is golden and aromatic.
3. Add Tomato Sauce
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the sugar. Season with salt and mix everything together to coat the pasta with the spicy tomato base.
4. Simmer and Crisp
Let the spaghetti simmer in the sauce, allowing it to absorb the flavors. Stir occasionally but let it sit undisturbed at intervals to crisp the bottom. Add small amounts of water if needed.
5. Garnish and Serve
When the pasta is al dente and crisped, remove from heat. Garnish with fresh basil, a drizzle of Coratina olive oil, and Parmesan if desired.
Why Use Coratina Olive Oil?
Coratina olive oil is rich in antioxidants and has a bold, peppery finish that enhances spicy and tomato-based dishes. As part of our Sommelier Selection, it's handpicked for quality and flavor depth, bringing out the best in rustic Italian cooking.
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