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Squid Ink Pasta Recipe with Seafood in San Marzano Tomatoes Sauce
In most recipes you find along the Italian coast, the sauce is colored black with the addition of squid ink, which is very popular in these regions.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 644 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound squid ink linguine pasta dried or fresh
- 1 pound squid and tentacles fresh or frozen
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 small shallots finely chopped
- 3 teaspoons salt plus 1 tablespoon for the pasta water
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes
- 1/4 /4 cup white wine preferably Pinot Grigio
Instructions
- Slice the squid body into 1/4-inch rings and mix with the tentacles.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat.
- Add the shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the squid and cook for 1 minute or until it turns light pink.
- Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and white wine and let simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, cover, and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a tablespoon of salt. Cook the pasta for 3 to 4 minutes if fresh, or if dried, until al dente, 8 to 9 minutes.
- Transfer the pasta to the pan with the sauce, toss to combine, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Quick Tip: For a more intense seafood flavor, we recommend grating bottarga on top of the pasta - it will make this dish even more delicious!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
100g
Calories
644kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
264mg
(88%)
Sodium
1835mg
(76%)
Potassium
340mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
4.7mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 264mg | 88% |
| Sodium | 1835mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.