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Assassin’s Spaghetti

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A fiery twist on classic spaghetti featuring bold flavors from garlic, chili, and Italian sausage in a spicy tomato sauce—a pasta dish with attitude.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1–2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 8 oz spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add sausage and break into small pieces; cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, then add crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Simmer sauce for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally. If sauce thickens too much, add reserved pasta water.
  6. Add drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss well to combine.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil or parsley.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan.

Notes

  • For extra heat, use hot Italian sausage or increase red pepper flakes.
  • For a smoother sauce, blend half the crushed tomatoes before adding.
  • To lighten up, substitute ground turkey or chicken sausage.
  • Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat on the stove with a splash of water.

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