Seafood squid ink spaghetti


Since I'll be hosting Little Thumbs Up event this month , now is the time to try the dried squid ink spaghetti that has been lurking in the kitchen since September . I asked , okay , more like threatened one of my fave Hongkongian to buy me this kind of pasta and parmigiano reggiano when they went to Italy last year or else .... You would have thought that I couldn't find those items here lol  I've checked several recipes online and settled on Alvin's recipe which I've been eyeing since last month !

I like how easy it was to prepare , minimum effort with maximum flavor and cheap , too , compare to what you would pay , say , in an oceanfront resto with a glass of vino . 

You can make squid ink pasta at home and from what I've seen online , it's pretty easy as long as you can find a squid ink in your area and owning a pasta machine is  a plus but you can do it by hand . Squid ink comes in liquid and powdered form or check out your local fishmongers or you can harvest it yourself - way cheaper , just collect enough ink sac but it's not for a faint-hearted .  


Cooking pasta is straightforward and quick  and this dish is no exception - which most of us like when it comes to preparing home-cooked meals . In my version , I substituted cilantro which is cheap and readily available for basil and used grape tomatoes because there are almost always grape and cherry tomatoes at the wet market . You can use any pasta you have on hand , heck , you can even just cook the sauce and served it with rice , that's me , the rice lover ! 

Slightly spicy with a subtle taste of the sea and saucy - the way I like my pasta , the gorgeous color of the noodles itself is picture-perfect read : easier to photograph heh ! 

Have you tried squid ink pasta before ?


Please check original recipe @ Chef and Sommelier

Serves 2 hungry person

200 grams dried squid ink spaghetti
225 grams shrimps , shelled  , leaving the tails on and de-veined  
1 whole cleaned squid , cut body into rings , cut head with tentacles into 2 
250 grams pasta sauce 
200 grams grape tomatoes , cut into quarters
1/2 cup vegetable broth combined with 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 shallots , chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 
1/2 teaspoon chicken powder , optional 
ground black pepper
a handful of cilantro stems and leaves , snipped 

* Cook pasta in a salted boiling water .

* In a wok or a large skillet , pour in some olive oil , add in the shallots and garlic , stir-fry over medium heat for 3 minutes or until it turns lightly brown . Add in the sliced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes . Pour in the pasta sauce and broth then season with sugar , chili flakes , ground black pepper , Italian seasoning and chicken powder , let simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes , stirring from time to time . Add in the shrimp and squid , cook for 4 minutes , add in about two thirds of the cilantro and adjust seasoning , take pan off heat . 

* Drain pasta and add it into the pan , stir until well combined . Divide into 2 plates/bowls , sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve immediately . Oh , take photos first , fast ! 


This post is linked to Little Thumbs Up , the theme for this month is Pasta / Noodles  . This event is organized by Zoe of Bake for Happy Kids and Doreen of My Little Favourite DIY and me , Anne , is the host for this month's event . 

Join us , all you need to do is to cook/bake any recipe with the theme of the month and link with us at this POST 


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Comments

  1. It is easier to buy here such pasta than ink

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  2. This is so DELICIOUS, Anne. Squid ink pasta is my favourite.

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  3. Hi Anne,

    This pasta must be feeding these 2 hungry persons very well... slurp slurp :D

    Zoe

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  4. Happy New Year, Anne! What a gorgeous pasta dish! I'm going to have to hunt down some squid ink pasta and give it a try 😊

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  5. Happy New Year Anne!
    Haven't tried squid ink pasta...Now that you've set the trend... we all want to try some too:)

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  6. Hi Ann, firstly, thanks for dropping by my blog to convey your new year greetings, so thoughtful of you :)) i've been very quiet of late i know! Been so buzy with year end stuffs, kids, etc etc. need to start cranking the blog engine again. Love your squid ink pastsa - i have always wanted to try this but never had the chance. One day! Your photos look absolutely gorgeous, as usual :)

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  7. HI Anne,
    I have not tried squid ink pasta before and i don't have friend who travel to Italy now.
    Hmmm!! guess i have to make it myself or can you send a plate over for another hungry person..lol
    That is such a wonderful plate of pasta!!
    mui

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  8. Hello Anne, this looks delicious! Looking fwd to join LTU this month.

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