Georgina Hayden’s Sun-Dried Assassin’s Spaghetti: Quick Spicy Tomato Pasta Recipe

Assassin’s spaghetti, or spaghetti all’assassina, is a bold Puglian dish where dried pasta is cooked directly in a spicy tomato sauce, absorbing flavor like a risotto. Food writer Georgina Hayden offers a quick and easy version that’s ready in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknights. Her recipe adds sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth and sweetness, and lets you adjust the heat with one or two fresh chillies. Unlike traditional pasta, there’s no separate boiling; the spaghetti is toasted in olive oil, then simmered gradually with hot broth and passata, creating a rich, caramelized finish. It’s a one-pan meal that needs no cheese—just plenty of flavor. Try this restaurant-worthy dish at home for a satisfying, budget-friendly dinner.