Black Halloween Spaghetti with Squid and Cherry Tomatoes

Black spaghetti for Halloween with tender squid, cherry tomatoes and lemon end up on the table. The squid ink turns the pasta a spooky black, while the flavor stays fresh and Mediterranean.

By yumbelo · 2 servings · 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 200 g Spaghetti
• 300 g Squid tubes
• 1 pack Squid ink (cuttlefish)
• 200 g Cherry tomatoes
• 2 pc Garlic cloves
• 1 pinch Chili flakes
• 1 pc Lemon (juice and zest)
• 1 bunch Parsley
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• Salt
• Black pepper

Method

1. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and cook the spaghetti in it until al dente.
2. Rinse the squid tubes, pat them dry and cut them into thin rings.
3. Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the garlic and roughly chop the parsley.
4. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan and briefly sweat the garlic and chili flakes in it.
5. Add the tomatoes and fry them for 3 to 4 minutes until soft.
6. Add the squid rings and sear them over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until just cooked, so they stay tender.
7. Mix the squid ink with 3 tablespoons of pasta water and stir it into the pan.
8. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan, toss with a little pasta water and season with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
9. Serve sprinkled with the parsley.