Assassin's Spaghetti

Method

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1. 1
   In a saucepan, disolve the tomato puree in 1.6 litres water and add the salt, then bring up to a simmer.
2. 2
   In a separate deep saucepan, saute the garlic in the olive oil until soft. Add the tomatoes, chilli powder and a pinch of salt. Bring to a low boil and add the spaghetti and slices of mushroom.
3. 3
   Stir the pasta from time to time to stop it sticking to the bottom for too long (but allow it to stick a bit to get a darker colour), and periodically add the tomato puree water to ensure the pasta is always submerged.
4. 4
   Once all the liquid has been added and absorbed stir in the black olives.
5. 5
   Serve and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil or with fresh red chillies sliced longways.