Squid ink Spaghetti

Might not be to everyones' taste, but to all seafood lovers, this is a must try!

Serve: 4 // Prep time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 450 gr spaghetti

• 2 garlic cloves

• 3 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp squid ink, pasteurized

• 300 gr squid, clean, aka calamari, chopped into strips

• 1 chili, optional

• 1 lemon for the zest

• basil leaves to garnish

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 50ml white wine

Method

Step 1

In a large pan fry the chopped garlic and chili in olive oil. When golden, add the chopped squid, a little pinch of salt and let it cook on medium heat for a couple of minutes. Now pour in the white wine, let the alcohol evapourate than add the squid ink and tun off the stove.

Step 2

Now cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water and when ready toss them straight away into the dressing. Add a drizzle of olive oil and a ladle of pasta water to loosen up the sauce and stir and toss the pasta on medium heat for about 1 minute to create a creamy emulsion.

Step 3

Season the pasta to taste and plate in large bowls. Top with lemon zest and garnish with fresh basil leaves.