Devil's Snare Black Pasta

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Devil's Snare Black Pasta is a creepy black pasta dish that evokes the eerie and tangled nature of Devil's Snare from the Harry Potter series.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 389kcal

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (3 quarts / 12 cups of water). Add the black linguine and cook according to the package directions until al dente, 9 to 11 minutes.
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a 10-inch skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, 4 to 7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until it reduces by half, 1 to 2 minutes – it evaporates quickly in the hot skillet.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Add the grated parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
Using tongs or a pasta spoon, add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Transfer pasta to a serving bowl or individual plates. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and chopped parsley and serve immediately with a nice glass of Chardonnay.

To make this meal vegan: Substitute canned coconut milk for the heavy cream, and vegan cheese for the parmesan.
To make without wine: substitute chicken stock.
For added heat: Sprinkle on additional red pepper flakes.
Serving: Twirl the pasta into a small stack using tongs for added height and drama.
The finer you dice the onions, the faster they will cook.
I personally do not think this pasta tastes “fishy” at all. There is a subtle hint of flavor at times, but I do not find it noticeable.