Black and Orange Halloween Pasta

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Popular
Health score
96%
Black and Orange Halloween Pasta
45 min.
6
459kcal

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Get ready to delight your taste buds with our Black and Orange Halloween Pasta, a vibrant celebration of fall flavors that’s perfect for any festive gathering! This unique dish brilliantly combines the earthy sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the bold flavors of garlic, thyme, and tangy Kalamata olives. With the striking contrast of black linguine crafted from squid or cuttlefish ink, this pasta is not just a feast for the palate but a stunning centerpiece for your Halloween table.

As a vegetarian and vegan-friendly option, it's a fantastic choice for those seeking a nutritious, dairy-free meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. The addition of orange bell peppers and a subtle kick from red pepper flakes perfectly complements the dish, creating a well-rounded meal that is both healthy and satisfying. With a health score of 96, you can indulge without any guilt!

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to six, this recipe makes for a delightful main course or a festive side dish that will have your guests raving. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply looking to enjoy a seasonal treat, this Black and Orange Halloween Pasta is sure to impress. Gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that’s both spooky and scrumptious!

Ingredients

  • pounds butternut squash peeled seeded cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  •  garlic clove thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted chopped
  • pound pasta black (squid or cuttlefish ink pasta)
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  •  and orange peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red hot
  • tablespoon thyme leaves 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
  2. Toss squash and bell peppers with garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a 17- by 11-inch 4-sided sheet pan. Roast, stirring once, until vegetables are just tender and browned in spots, 25 to 35 minutes.
  3. While vegetables finish roasting, cook linguine in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain pasta and return to pot.
  4. Remove sheet pan from oven and pour reserved water over vegetables, stirring to loosen from pan. Stir in olives, then add vegetable mixture to pasta in pot and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Calories459kcal
Protein10.29%
Fat23.34%
Carbs66.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.83
Glycemic Load
23.43
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.503478278284%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.84mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:459.32kcal
22.97%
Fat:12.19g
18.75%
Saturated Fat:1.75g
10.91%
Carbohydrates:77.98g
25.99%
Net Carbohydrates:71.07g
25.84%
Sugar:7.1g
7.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:191.03mg
8.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.09g
24.19%
Vitamin A:17463.49IU
349.27%
Vitamin C:85.02mg
103.05%
Selenium:48.99µg
69.99%
Manganese:1.1mg
54.97%
Vitamin E:4.68mg
31.18%
Fiber:6.91g
27.64%
Magnesium:100.09mg
25.02%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.57%
Potassium:807.69mg
23.08%
Phosphorus:208.34mg
20.83%
Folate:73.65µg
18.41%
Copper:0.36mg
18.09%
Vitamin B3:3.57mg
17.85%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.53%
Iron:2.58mg
14.35%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.77%
Calcium:106.06mg
10.61%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.65%
Vitamin K:9.47µg
9.02%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.02%
Source:Epicurious