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February 28, 2026
Squid Ink Cold Pasta Tossed with Basil Pesto - The Perfect Party Dish

Squid Ink Cold Pasta Tossed with Basil Pesto - The Perfect Party Dish

Cook time
20 min
Difficulty
1.5 out of 5 stars
Servings
Serves 1

Ingredients

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Steps

  1. Add water and salt to a pot and bring to a boil

  2. Cut the shrimp into bite-sized pieces

  3. Once boiling, add the squid ink spaghetti and cook for 12 minutes, then turn off the heat

  4. Add the shrimp and gently cook for about 1 minute

  5. Strain the spaghetti and shrimp, drain well, toss in olive oil, and let cool completely

  6. In a mixing bowl, add the cooled squid ink spaghetti, shrimp, and basil pesto and toss together

  7. Plate generously with tomatoes

  8. Top the tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and mini basil to finish

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