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Tagliatelle with Squid and Cherry Tomatoes

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe to prepare delicious Tagliatelle with squid and cherry tomatoes, inspired by contemporary Italian cuisine. Here are the ingredients and the procedure.

Ingredients

  • 320 grams of fresh tagliatelle
  • 400 grams of squid, already cleaned and cut into rings
  • 250 grams of cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Chopped fresh parsley, to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 red chili pepper (optional, if you like spiciness)
  • A glass of white wine

Preparation

  1. In a large frying pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil and add the garlic cloves to flavor the oil. If you like it spicy, also add the chili pepper.

  2. Add the squid to the pan and cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine and allow the alcohol to evaporate.

  3. In the same pan, add the cherry tomatoes cut in half or left whole, as you prefer. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5-10 minutes, until the tomatoes start to burst and create a light sauce.

  4. Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the tagliatelle following the instructions to get pasta “al dente”.

  5. Drain the tagliatelle al dente, saving some cooking water, and transfer them into the pan with the squid and tomato sauce.

  6. Toss with the sauce over high heat, adding some cooking water if necessary, to achieve the desired creaminess. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

  7. Plate the tagliatelle with squid and cherry tomatoes, drizzle with raw oil if desired, and serve hot.

Trivia

It is said that tagliatelle has a long history in Italy, with legends claiming it was inspired by Lucrezia Borgia’s hair and invented by a Bolognese chef to celebrate his marriage to the Duke of Ferrara. Today, this pasta format is cherished for its ability to hold sauce well.

You can pair this dish with a light and fruity white wine, which will complement the delicate flavor of the squid and the freshness of the cherry tomatoes well.

Tagliatelle with Squid and Cherry Tomatoes