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Squid Ink Pasta Primavera

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine dinner, Italian, weeknight dinner
Servings 8 People

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Ounces Uncooked Squid Ink Pasta
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper Thinly sliced
  • 1 Orange bell pepper Thinly sliced
  • 10 Baby Carrots Thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 Cup Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 Garlic cloves Chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil Divided
  • 1/4 Cup Parmensan cheese Grated
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh basil leaves Chopped
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, toss bell peppers and baby carrots in 1 tablespoon olive oil until thoroughly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place bell peppers in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet and put in the oven for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through and lightly browned.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, bring a large salted pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to the package directions.
  • While the noodles are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook the tomatoes for until they begin to blister, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, gently toss the tomatoes, and then let sit for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta and roasted vegetables to your tomato and garlic sauce. Stir gently as to not break up the blistered tomatoes.
  • Pour pasta in a large serving bowl and sprinkle the basil and Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • Do not be afraid to try squid ink pasta.  These noodles were very mild and taste just slightly saltier than plain.
  • Feel free to swap and use your favorite vegetables or type of pasta in this dish.  The flavors and combinations are endless.