Setaro Squid Ink Spaghetti Recipe
Squid ink spaghetti, from Pastificio Setaro (500 gram).
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the squid ink spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water.
Preparing Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Chili Flakes
Stir in the red chili flakes and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- 7
Cook Cherry Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften.
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained squid ink spaghetti to the skillet, tossing it gently with the sauce. If the mixture looks dry, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- 9
Season
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve
Serve the spaghetti warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
