Martha’s One-Pan Assassin’s Pasta
Martha’s One-Pan Assassin’s Pasta is bold, crisp-edged, and deeply satisfying. It’s an easy no-boil recipe where pasta toasts in oil and simmers with tomato paste for flavor-packed results in one skillet.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 7 oz spaghetti (dry)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add dry spaghetti and toast for 2–3 minutes until golden.
3. Push pasta aside, sauté garlic until fragrant.
4. Stir in tomato paste and red pepper flakes.
5. Slowly pour in 2 cups water.
6. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 10–12 minutes.
7. Season with salt as needed.
8. Let pasta crisp on bottom slightly before removing from heat.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
You can add cooked chicken or mushrooms for extra protein.
If pasta starts sticking, add a splash more water as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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