Squid ink pasta
Elevate your pasta game with this tempting squid ink pasta recipe. Learn the steps to prepare a mouthwatering seafood dish.
Ingredients
- 2 oz 340g squid ink pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ lb 225g shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- ½ lb 225g squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 1 tbsp squid ink for extra color and flavor, optional
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- ❶ Boil the PastaBring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Cook the squid ink pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.❷ Prepare the Seafood SauceIn a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.Pour in white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.Add shrimp and squid, season with salt and black pepper.Cook for 3-4 minutes until the seafood turns opaque.❸ Finish the DishStir in cherry tomatoes and optional squid ink, and cook for another 2 minutes.Add the drained pasta, tossing everything together.Add reserved pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce.❹ Garnish and ServeRemove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon zest.Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
