Description
Vampire Pasta is a dramatic squid ink pasta dish tossed with garlic, olive oil, shrimp, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s flavorful, elegant, and perfect for both Halloween fun and special dinners.
Ingredients
8 oz squid ink pasta
1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt, for pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook squid ink pasta for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and red pepper flakes. Cook 3–4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Toss pasta into the skillet with shrimp and garlic. Add splashes of reserved pasta water to loosen sauce.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Finish with a knob of butter for extra richness.
Mix in cherry tomatoes, spinach, or mussels for more variety.
Scallops can be substituted for shrimp for a different seafood twist.
Best enjoyed fresh; reheat gently with olive oil or water to prevent shrimp from overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
