Vampire Pasta
Indulge in the Halloween spirit with this delightful Vampire Pasta! Featuring striking black pasta and a zesty garlic tomato sauce, this dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for themed dinners or festive gatherings, its unique appearance and robust taste will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces black pasta (squid ink or dyed linguine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the black pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and optional red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in tomato paste, then add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 423mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
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