dinner · dairy-free
Squid ink pasta with calamari
Black squid ink spaghetti with tender calamari, garlic, chili and cherry tomatoes.
- Time
- 30min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains wheat and molluscs.
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Method
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1
Boil pasta in salted water until just shy of al dente; save 240 ml water.
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2
Warm oil with garlic and chili until fragrant, add tomatoes and cook until they slump.
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3
Add wine and reduce by half; stir in squid ink if using.
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4
Add squid and cook just 1–2 minutes until opaque.
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5
Toss in pasta with splashes of pasta water until glossy; finish with parsley and zest.
