Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFaccia a FacciaSquid Ink Trottle Recipe

Squid Ink Trottle Recipe

Inspired by Faccia a Faccia
Time30m
Serves4

uni, melted leeks, calabrian chili

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Leeks

    Slice the leeks thinly and rinse to remove any dirt. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add the leeks and cook until they are soft and melted, about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the squid ink pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add minced garlic to the pan with leeks and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Stir in Calabrian chili paste and mix well. Add the cooked pasta into the pan, along with the reserved pasta water, and toss to combine.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Gently fold in the uni and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate the pasta and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

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