Description
A visually striking, dark-hued pasta dish featuring savory black garlic and fresh spinach. Perfect for Halloween dinners or spooky-themed parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fusilli or gemelli pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp black garlic paste (or 1 tbsp squid ink)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the black garlic paste or squid ink, whisking until the oil is a deep, consistent dark color.
- Pour in the reserved pasta water and stir until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
- Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly until every noodle is coated in the dark sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired