French fries all’assassina, or assassin’s French fries, are inspired by one of Italy’s most unusual and delicious pasta recipes, spaghetti all’assassina. Intensely savory from caramelized tomato paste and cheese, with a sweet and sour note followed by a building, spicy heat from cayenne and pepper flakes, these fries are the complete opposite of one-note.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely crushed or minced
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
16 ounces frozen crinkle cut French fries
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley (optional)
Directions