Spaghetti alla 'Nduja (Calabrian Spicy Salami Pasta)
Spreadable, fiery Calabrian salami melts into a red tomato sauce, cooled with spoonfuls of ricotta. Big flavour, 25 minutes.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.11 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the spaghetti in a large pan of well salted water for about 10 minutes until al dente. Save a mug of the water, then drain.
10 min - 2
Meanwhile, warm the oil in a deep frying pan over a low heat. Add the 'nduja and stir for 3 minutes, pressing it down, until it melts into a red, spicy oil.
3 min - 3
Add the garlic for 1 minute, then the passata and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick and glossy.
10 min - 4
Tip in the spaghetti with a splash of the pasta water and toss for 1 minute until the sauce coats the pasta.
- 5
Serve in warm bowls with spoonfuls of ricotta, the pecorino and torn basil on top.
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