Spaghetti with Chilli & Tomato (Spaghetti all'Assassina)

This cult classic from Bari, Puglia, is famously known as 'Assassin's Spaghetti' due to its fiery heat and unconventional cooking method. Unlike traditional pasta, the dried strands are fried raw in a spicy tomato base until deeply caramelised and slightly charred. The result is a dish with an intense, concentrated flavour and a unique, crispy texture that defies standard Italian pasta rules.

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