Squid Ink Pasta

by wiffy on November 21, 2012

in Easy One-Dish Meals,Italian,Pasta,Recipes,Seafood

Squid Ink Pasta
Spaghetti in Squid Ink Sauce (Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia)

Pasta coated in black squid ink sauce is something you either love or hate. I do happen to love this Italian dish for its umami deliciousness, but I’m really self-conscious about eating it outside as it is quite messy (think black-stained lips!) So I tried making my own at home. Even though my version do not have the lovely jet black shade like the ones I ate at restaurants, (mine has a dark brownish tinge), the taste is good and the ink is not as staining.


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Credits: I learnt this squid ink sauce recipe from an Italian chef recently, who verbally taught me the ingredients and steps involved in making this dish. I’m not crediting his name only because I don’t think I did his recipe any justice, and also since we are just acquaintances, I will feel bad if I bother him for the exact measurements or feedback about my dish. I’m definitely grateful to the chef for graciously sharing his culinary expertise with a noob cook – thank you!

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1 Jess @ Bakericious November 21, 2012 at 2:35 pm

Wiffy, I happened to love this squid ink pasta, just had one a few days ago, yum! Initially dun dare to eat cos of the black black color and I dun eat squid but after tasted once, fall in love lol.

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2 mel November 21, 2012 at 2:42 pm

Oh my, as I read on the squid ink i really thought u squirt out the ink from the squid as i never never knew it can be bought in packet. This is really something new to me…….indeed fascinating! I would loves to gives this a try but it will be difficult to get the ink.

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3 karlim November 21, 2012 at 4:17 pm

Yum!! Now I know the squid ink is ready-made in a sachet, not from hand squeeze :p

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4 Angie@Angie's Recipes November 21, 2012 at 4:59 pm

Wholesome and absolutely delicious!

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5 tigerfish November 22, 2012 at 12:38 pm

I have not tried squid ink pasta before so I don’t know if I will like it. But since you mentioned its umami flavors, I think I will like it.

Haha, black-stained lips? Fashion mah! :P

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6 Kelly November 22, 2012 at 2:17 pm

I love squid ink pasta or risotto and would risk the black lips to enjoy that anytime! I really want to get my hands on squid ink but no idea where to find in Malaysia. :( Do you know how much it is roughly in Singapore?

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7 wiffy November 23, 2012 at 11:25 am

Hi Kelly, here’s the price list I found at Culina’s website: http://www.culina.com.sg/Update/items/Squid%20Ink.pdf Hope you find it!

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8 Stephanie November 23, 2012 at 9:50 am

That looks so good! I’ve only seen squid ink in the store once and I wondered what it would be used for

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9 Alice November 23, 2012 at 9:54 am

wow! This is my first time seeing this recipe. Awesome!

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10 Little Corner of Mine November 23, 2012 at 12:26 pm

I would love to try it if I am given a chance!

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11 Jayne November 23, 2012 at 1:25 pm

I’ve seen people eating this at Italian restaurants but have always stayed away for the same reasons as you do. The mess! Black stained lips and strategically placed bleck splotches on my dress isn’t my idea of a good eat out. haha.. But I never tasted it, hence, never knew what it is like. You’ve inspired me to try this at home.

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12 lisaiscooking November 29, 2012 at 11:15 pm

I’ve never cooked with squid ink. I’d love to try using it though. And, I’ll have to remember to check my teeth after eating!

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13 chin chin December 14, 2012 at 2:40 pm

HI Wiffy,
Squid ink pasta is my favourite!
The squid ink satchets are available from TORQUE@TOTT dunearn road too!
I was wondering if using squid ink pasta might be tastier…

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14 wiffy December 26, 2012 at 3:34 pm

thanks for the info!

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15 Chen December 28, 2012 at 4:45 pm

Wonderful recipe, wonder if it taste good with fried crispy calamary

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