This site runs ads and generates income from affiliate links. Disclosure policy. But the best part of this dish? Cuttlefish ink is what gives the pasta its gorgeous black color, it also gives it an amazing flavor.
Squid ink pasta has a rich, briny flavor with the faint hint of sea saltiness, which makes it absolutely perfect for pairing with seafood. You can use squid ink spaghetti or squid ink linguini. For this black pasta recipe, I made a simple sauce with cherry tomatoes, shrimp, basil, lemon and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
I wanted to keep things simple so that the flavor of the pasta could really shine. The large shrimp I used here only took minutes to cook. Simply omit the white wine. It will still be delicious without it, though you may want to add in a little extra lemon juice at the end to account for the tartness that the wine would provide. This pasta is best eaten right away. However, if you have leftovers, they will keep in the refrigerator stored in an airtight container for a couple days.
To reheat, warm gently on the stove or in the microwave. If you loved this squid ink pasta with shrimp I would appreciate it so much if you would give this recipe a star review! Also, be sure to snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag platingsandpairings and tagging me platingsandpairings.
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