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Witches Hair Pasta (Squid Ink Pasta) - A Great Halloween Dinner

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 587 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 6 large garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 lb dried squid ink spaghetti
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Finely chop the garlic and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pan of water to a boil, add the salt and cook the pasta as per the packet instructions.
  3. Whilst the pasta is cooking, place the olive oil and chopped garlic into a large pan.
  4. Cook over a low heat for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more.
  6. Take a cup measure and remove ½ cup of the water the pasta is cooking in.
  7. Add it carefully to the garlic oil.
  8. Let this mixture simmer until you are ready to drain the pasta.
  9. Reserve a further cup of the pasta cooking water, before you drain the pasta.
  10. Add the cooked pasta to the garlic mixture and stir well to combine, over a high heat
  11. Add more cooking water if needed then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutritional Information based on 4 servings:
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.