Squid Ink Pasta With Calamari

Squid Ink Pasta With Calamari

Elevate your culinary experience with squid ink pasta paired with tender calamari. This exquisite dish combines the rich, briny flavours of the sea with the dramatic black hue of squid ink pasta, perfectly complemented by sautéed calamari. Ideal for dinner parties or a gourmet meal at home, this recipe highlights the freshness of Pearl Seafoods' calamari, expertly cleaned and prepared for your convenience. Pair with olive oil, garlic, and cherry tomatoes for a simple yet elegant preparation, or enhance the dish with white wine and fresh herbs for a decadent touch. Enjoy the convenience of Sydney's premium seafood delivery service—order today and create a restaurant-quality dish in your own kitchen!

Recipe Information

Serves

4 people

Preparation

5 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Difficulty

Moderate

Ingredients

  • 400g squid ink pasta (see note)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
  • 500g cleaned squid tubes, sliced into 1cm rings
  • 2 eschalots, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) Mutti Tomato Passata
  • 500g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes
  • Basil leaves, to serve
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

Steps

  1. Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup (60ml) cooking water. Toss pasta with a little oil to loosen.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Season the squid rings, then cook for 2 minutes or until light golden. Remove from pan.
  3. Return pan to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add the eschalot and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant, then add wine and cook for a further 1 minute or until slightly reduced.
  4. Add passata and cherry tomatoes, then cook for 5 minutes or until tomatoes start to collapse. Season, then return squid to the pan with the reserved water and cook for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
  5. Divide pasta and sauce among bowls, and serve with basil and lemon wedges.