Halloween Pasta
A delightful dish that brings a playful twist to your dinner table with Black Squid Ink Spaghetti and cheesy pumpkin-shaped pasta, perfect for spooky gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz Black Squid Ink Spaghetti
- 8 oz Cheesy Pumpkin-Shaped Pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (parsley or basil), chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Black Squid Ink Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Spaghetti and Garlic: Add the cooked squid ink spaghetti to the pan, tossing gently to coat in the fragrant oil and garlic.
- Cook the Pumpkin Pasta: In a separate pot, boil water and add the pumpkin-shaped pasta. Cook until al dente, following package recommendations. Drain and return to the pot.
- Mix with Cheese and Herbs: Stir in Parmesan cheese, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper into the pumpkin pasta until the cheese melts evenly.
- Add Food Coloring: If desired, add food coloring to the squid ink pasta until achieving your preferred hue.
- Serve Creatively: Plate both types of pasta together, layering the black spaghetti and cheesy pumpkin pasta artistically.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and ensure all pastas are egg-free.