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Black Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp Recipe Easy Spicy Ghost Pepper Marinara

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A bold and flavorful seafood pasta featuring black squid ink pasta tossed in a smoky, spicy ghost pepper marinara with tender shrimp. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish balances briny depth, fiery heat, and sweet shrimp for a memorable meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz black squid ink pasta
  • Salt, for pasta water
  • Olive oil (extra virgin, for finishing)
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked ghost pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil using about 1 tablespoon of salt per 4 quarts of water. Add the black squid ink pasta and cook according to package instructions (7-9 minutes) until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent clumping. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, ghost pepper powder, and sugar. Let sauce simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust salt and heat level. Add reserved pasta water or a splash of water if sauce is too thick.
  4. Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp to simmering sauce in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque and tender.
  5. Toss drained pasta into skillet with shrimp and sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce. Toss gently to coat noodles evenly.
  6. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle fresh basil on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Start with less ghost pepper powder if you are sensitive to heat and adjust to taste. Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce and help it cling to noodles. Sauté garlic and onion slowly to develop sweetness. The recipe can be adapted for vegetarian or gluten-free diets by swapping shrimp and pasta accordingly.

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