Description
A bold and savory Italian pasta dish made with jet-black noodles infused with squid ink. This seafood-infused recipe delivers rich umami flavor and stunning presentation, perfect for an elegant dinner or a culinary adventure at home.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon squid ink
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons olive oil (for sauce)
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup seafood stock or white wine
½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon zest (for garnish)
Salt to taste
Instructions
Make a mound with flour on a clean surface and form a well in the center.
Add eggs, squid ink, and salt to the well. Mix slowly, incorporating the flour until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough with a pasta machine and cut into fettuccine or linguine.
Bring salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente (2–3 minutes for fresh, 8–10 for dry).
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes.
Add shrimp and cook until pink. Pour in seafood stock or wine; let simmer for 2 minutes.
Toss in cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and reserved pasta water if needed.
Serve garnished with parsley and lemon zest.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, skip the shrimp and use mushrooms or black garlic.
Store cooked pasta and sauce separately to maintain texture.
Squid ink can be found at specialty markets or online retailers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiled and Sautéed
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: squid ink pasta, homemade pasta, Italian seafood recipes, black pasta, gourmet pasta, seafood pasta, squid ink recipe, Mediterranean dish, umami pasta