Witches Hair Pasta (Squid Ink Pasta) - A Great Halloween Dinner
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4.9
141 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
587 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Witches Hair Pasta (Squid Ink Pasta) - A Great Halloween Dinner
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This Witches hair pasta is the perfect dinner for Halloween night. Jet black strands of squid ink pasta dressed with a garlic and chilli oil. Delicious, simple and dramatic. And there is plenty of garlic in there to keep the vampires at bay....well it is Halloween! Recipe from Sprinkles and Sprouts | Delicious food for easy entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 6 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 lb dried squid ink spaghetti
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- Finely chop the garlic and set aside.
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil, add the salt and cook the pasta as per the packet instructions.
- Whilst the pasta is cooking, place the olive oil and chopped garlic into a large pan.
- Cook over a low heat for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Take a cup measure and remove ½ cup of the water the pasta is cooking in.
- Add it carefully to the garlic oil.
- Let this mixture simmer until you are ready to drain the pasta.
- Reserve a further cup of the pasta cooking water, before you drain the pasta.
- Add the cooked pasta to the garlic mixture and stir well to combine, over a high heat
- Add more cooking water if needed then serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutritional Information based on 4 servings:
Nutrition Information
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Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
86g
(29%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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