Halloween Squid Ink Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Transform your Halloween dinner into a spine-chilling feast with our Spooky Halloween Squid Ink Pasta! This recipe combines the rich flavors of ground beef and tomato sauce with the eerie visuals of squid ink pasta and "bloody" red sauce, perfect for a hauntingly delicious meal.

Ingredients:

• 🍝 1 pack of squid ink pasta (spaghetti)
• 🫒 Olive oil (as needed)
• 🥩 1 lb ground beef
• 🧂 Salt to taste
• 🧅 1 tsp onion powder
• 🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
• 🌶️ 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 🥕 1/2 cup small diced carrots
• 🌶️ 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes
• 🌶️ 1 tbsp paprika
• 🌿 1 tsp dried basil
• 🍷 1/4 cup red wine
• 🍅 1 can of HUNTS tomato sauce
• 🎨 Red food colorant (optional)
• 🍅 Orange cherry tomatoes (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:
   • Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
   • Add the squid ink pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and toss it with a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
   • In a skillet, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and white pepper.
   • Once the beef is browned, add the diced carrots, red chili pepper flakes, paprika, and dried basil. Stir well to combine.
   • Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the alcohol has evaporated slightly.
   • Add the HUNTS tomato sauce to the skillet, stirring to mix everything thoroughly. For a more intense "bloody" effect, add a small amount of red food colorant. Allow the sauce to simmer for another 10 minutes.
3. Combine and Serve:
   • Once the sauce has thickened, combine it with the cooked squid ink pasta. Mix well to coat the pasta with the "bloody" meat sauce.
   • Serve the pasta garnished with halves of orange cherry tomatoes for an additional festive touch. Enjoy your spooky Halloween dinner!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Cooking Tips:

• Adjust the level of red chili pepper flakes to suit your preferred spice level.
• Use fresh herbs if available for a more intense flavor.

Equipment:

• Large pot
• Skillet
• Spatula

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