Squid Ink Fettuccine with Pan-Seared Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan, and Basil
This quick stove top entrée comes together fast and is beautiful enough for a dinner party or a special dinner at home. Fresh, sweet cherry tomatoes are pan-seared and caramelized, then mixed with squid ink pasta, deliciously flavored bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and topped with fresh basil. Pasta with squid ink tastes like pasta (no fishy flavor) but makes a stunning presentation with the colorful tomatoes and basil. You can purchase it at your local Williams-Sonoma store or on Amazon. INGREDIENTS Kosher salt ¼ loaf of ciabatta bread ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon anchovy paste 6 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed through a garlic press 8 ounces dried squid ink fettuccine ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves INSTRUCTIONS Start a large pot of water to boil; add a handful of salt. Cut the ciabatta bread into a few very thi...