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Squid Ink Pasta Recipe with Seafood and Cherry Tomato Sauce
Squid Ink Pasta Recipe with Seafood and Cherry Tomato Sauce- is an elegant and rustic Italian pasta dish that combines squid ink pasta with the subtle briny flavors of fresh squid, garlic, white wine, parsley, and cherry tomatoes—a special delicacy for a date night meal at home or dinner party.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 630 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound squid ink linguine pasta dried or fresh
- 1 pound Shrimp deveined, cleaned, and dried with paper towels.
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes red chile flakes
- 3 teaspoons salt plus more for the pasta water
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ¼ cup white wine such as preferably Pinot Grigio
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Clean shrimp and pat dry them with paper towels—season with salt on both sides. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous salt (it should taste like the sea!). Cook the squid ink pasta for 3 to 4 minutes if fresh or dried until al dente, 8 to 9 minutes, or according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, make the sauce. In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic. Cook, occasionally stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, white wine, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cover with lid. Cook, occasionally stirring, for about 10 minutes or until tomatoes are softened and blistered.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook at high heat for 5 minutes until tender and cooked. Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce, add the reserved pasta water, and toss to combine in the pan for about 1-2 minutes until the pasta is coated with the sauce and seafood. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.
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Notes
- Cook Pasta Perfectly. Make sure to salt the water to flavor the pasta from the inside out. Only cook until al dente. Read: How Long to Boil Spaghetti Pasta Perfectly Every Time.
- It is good to remember that the pasta and shrimp will cook more once incorporated with the hot sauce. Do not overcook pasta or shrimp!
Nutrition Information
Calories
630kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
1935mg
(81%)
Potassium
476mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
495IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 630kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1935mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.