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How could any writer resist writing about ink - especially the delicious kind that comes from the squid (aka calamari), and can infused into all manner of pasta? I can't resist, hence -
I first had tagliatelle with squid ink - pictured here - at Puttanesca's on 9th Avenue in New York City a few years ago. It was smooth, mouth-watering, like nothing else I'd ever tasted. Hard to precisely describe a taste like nothing else, but squid ink is mildly sassy, low-key salty, and very satisfying. I now order it any time it's on the menu.
The sauce, of course, can be made more zesty by the addition of other ingredients. I prefer it as natural as possible. Squid ink not only has a soft taste of the sea, but it has health benefits. At least one study found that it has anti-carcinogenic properties.
All kinds of pasta can be made with squid ink. The black ink can take a few days to work through your system, so not to worry. But, trust me, if you're a lover of sea food, you'll order this any time it can be had. Captain Nemo would approve.
How could any writer resist writing about ink - especially the delicious kind that comes from the squid (aka calamari), and can infused into all manner of pasta? I can't resist, hence -
I first had tagliatelle with squid ink - pictured here - at Puttanesca's on 9th Avenue in New York City a few years ago. It was smooth, mouth-watering, like nothing else I'd ever tasted. Hard to precisely describe a taste like nothing else, but squid ink is mildly sassy, low-key salty, and very satisfying. I now order it any time it's on the menu.The sauce, of course, can be made more zesty by the addition of other ingredients. I prefer it as natural as possible. Squid ink not only has a soft taste of the sea, but it has health benefits. At least one study found that it has anti-carcinogenic properties.
All kinds of pasta can be made with squid ink. The black ink can take a few days to work through your system, so not to worry. But, trust me, if you're a lover of sea food, you'll order this any time it can be had. Captain Nemo would approve.
