Spaghetti Nero Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Black Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add sea salt.
- 2
Cook the Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing Black Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Add Squid Ink
Stir in the squid ink and mix well, letting it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Combine with Pasta
Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the black sauce. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
- 8
Season
Sprinkle with black pepper and chopped parsley, mixing everything together until well combined.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the Spaghetti Nero in bowls, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges on the side.
- 10
Enjoy
Enjoy your flavorful Spaghetti Nero immediately while hot.