Black Pasta with Garlic “Fangs” Recipe

This Black Pasta with Garlic “Fangs” is a hauntingly delicious Halloween dish that’s both elegant and eerie. Jet-black squid ink pasta is tossed with a simple garlic and olive oil sauce, while whole roasted garlic cloves are added as “fangs” for a chilling vampire effect. The pasta is rich, savory, and dramatic on the plate, making it a show-stopping main course for spooky dinner parties. Pair it with a glass of red wine for an extra “bloody” finish, and you’ll have a Halloween meal that’s equal parts creepy and gourmet.

Black Pasta with Garlic “Fangs” Recipe

Black Pasta with Garlic “Fangs” is a spooky Halloween dinner made with squid ink pasta, roasted garlic cloves, and a savory olive oil sauce.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Cuisine: American

Calories: 318

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 12 oz squid ink pasta or black pasta
• 6 whole garlic cloves roasted until golden (for “fangs”)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method

 

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
2. While pasta cooks, roast whole garlic cloves in olive oil until golden and softened.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add roasted garlic cloves and red pepper flakes.
4. Toss cooked pasta with the garlic mixture, adding reserved cooking water as needed.
5. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

• Use regular pasta and add black food coloring if squid ink pasta isn’t available.
• Add shrimp or scallops for a seafood variation.
• Serve with crusty bread to soak up extra sauce.