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Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp

Elevate Dinner with Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp Delight

Transform ordinary dinners into extraordinary with Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp, a flavorful and visually stunning dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Squid Ink Pasta Can substitute with plain pasta if necessary.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Feel free to substitute with any neutral oil.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Thinly sliced or minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Ensure it's cooked properly for best taste.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced canned tomatoes can be used if needed.
  • ½ cup White Wine or Dry Vermouth Omit for non-alcoholic version.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to match your spice tolerance.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Opt for large shrimp for best texture.
For the Finish
  • 1 whole Lemons Zest and juice are necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can be omitted for a lighter version.
  • ¼ cup Basil Fresh herb garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the squid ink pasta and cook until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water before draining the pasta.
  2. In a large skillet, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add tomato paste to the skillet, mixing well with the garlic for about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes, white wine, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Add the drained squid ink pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to mix, then stir in the butter, lemon zest, and juice, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Remove from heat, fold in half of the fresh basil, and plate immediately while hot, garnishing with remaining basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish tastes best fresh! Consider preparing the sauce in advance and cooking the pasta and shrimp fresh when ready to serve.

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