Easy Squid Ink Pasta Recipe
You won’t believe it but this fancy-looking pasta dish only takes 30 minutes to make! Perfect for your spooky Halloween party or simply for serving an impressive dish to guests, this squid ink pasta recipe is a guaranteed hit with family and friends.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces squid ink pasta found in Italian grocery stores or specialty food shops
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup cooking wine
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 lemons zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Cook the pasta
- Boil a pot of salted water.
- Cook the pasta until perfectly al dente. Drain the water, reserving at least 1/2 cup on the side.
Cook the tomatoes
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss garlic in and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Toss in tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring often.
- Add tomatoes and cooking wine. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, until tomatoes are softened.
Mix everything together
- Add cooked pasta, butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of the reserved pasta water.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the pasta is coated in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Add more pasta water if the sauce appears too dry.
- Remove from heat, stir, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 4mg