Description
Dive into the enchanting world of Vampire Pasta, a visually stunning dish made with squid ink pasta, succulent shrimp, and aromatic garlic. This strikingly dark meal bursts with flavor and is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. Simple yet extraordinary, it’s a delightful culinary experience that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz squid ink pasta
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water; cook squid ink pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in shrimp and sprinkle with red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with shrimp and garlic. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water gradually for desired sauce consistency.
- Remove from heat; garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg