Halloween Black Ink Garlic Pasta
A spooky Halloween pasta dish featuring squid ink spaghetti tossed with roasted garlic, sautéed mushrooms, and plenty of parmesan cheese for a dramatic black presentation.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
squid ink spaghetti (dry)
300 g
garlic (whole)
1 head
butter (cold)
100 g
mushrooms (fresh)
300 g
olive oil (liquid)
30 ml
parmesan cheese (grated)
100 g
salt (fine)
5 g
cayenne pepper (ground)
2 g
chives (fresh, chopped)
10 g
Instructions
Roast the garlic
Wrap whole head of garlic in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil and roast until soft and caramelized.
Prepare ingredients
Slice the mushrooms, grate the parmesan cheese, and chop the chives.
Cook the pasta
Boil the squid ink spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente according to package instructions.
Sauté the mushrooms
Melt butter with olive oil in a large pan, then sauté the sliced mushrooms until golden and tender.
Combine the dish
Squeeze the roasted garlic from its skins and add to the pan with mushrooms. Toss in the drained pasta, add cayenne and salt to taste, then finish with grated parmesan and chopped chives.
Serve
Plate immediately and garnish with extra parmesan and chives if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best served fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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