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Squid Ink Pasta

This Squid Ink Pasta is a striking, restaurant-worthy base that pairs dramatic visual appeal with a subtle briny depth. Made from scratch using silky 00 flour and rich egg yolks, the dough is kneaded until firm and smooth, then infused with squid ink for its signature inky black color and delicate hint of the sea. Rolled thin and cut into elegant fettuccine, this pasta is perfect for showcasing simple seafood sauces or letting high-quality olive oil, garlic, and chili shine—bold, refined, and surprisingly simple to make at home.

Squid Ink Pasta

Ingredients

  • 500 g 00 flour
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 g squid ink
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

Method

  1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl and form a well.
  2. Add eggs and olive oil, whisking gently while incorporating flour.
  3. Knead dough for 10 minutes until smooth and firm.
  4. Add squid ink during kneading (or mix into eggs beforehand).
  5. Dough should feel dry and firm; add flour if sticky.
  6. Wrap tightly and chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Divide dough into quarters and roll through a pasta machine, starting thick and working thinner.
  8. Dry sheets for 30 minutes, then cut into fettuccine.