Mediterranean Diet Squid Ink Pasta
Dive into the rich, bold flavors of the Mediterranean Diet Squid Ink Pasta, a visually striking and incredibly vibrant meal perfect for seafood lovers and Mediterranean cuisine enthusiasts. This elegant dish combines jet-black squid ink pasta with a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, and fresh parsley, all brought together with fragrant garlic and silky extra virgin olive oil. Enhanced by the zesty brightness of lemon zest and juice, it’s a simple yet sophisticated recipe that’s light, fresh, and brimming with bold, briny flavors. In just 30 minutes, you can create this Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive serving at a dinner party.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Squid ink pasta
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100 grams Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the squid ink pasta and cook according to the package instructions, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the Kalamata olives, capers, and lemon zest. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked squid ink pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it with the sauce. If the pasta seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water and toss again.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, optionally drizzling with lemon juice for a bright finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.0 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3166 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 682 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
