Squid & 'Nduja Pesto Pasta

Name: Squid & 'Nduja Pesto Pasta
Prep time: THMS
Cook time: THMS
Ingredients: 400g fresh or frozen prepared squid (cut into rings and tentacles); 1 tbsp. olive oil; Salt & black pepper to taste; 400g linguine; 1 jar Sacla' 'Nduja Pesto; Fennel fronds for topping

Squid and sausage is just a classic combination. This recipe uses a jar of Sacla' 'Nduja Pesto, packed with spicy Calabrian flavour, to create a traditional favourite in no time at all. Don't forget the fennel – it gives everything a lovely lift.

Cook Time

40 mins

Serves

Ingredients

400g fresh or frozen prepared squid (cut into rings and tentacles)
1 tbsp. olive oil
Salt & black pepper to taste
400g linguine
1 jar Sacla' 'Nduja Pesto
Fennel fronds for topping

How to make the recipe

Step 1

Heat the griddle pan. Toss the squid with olive oil and cook for a couple of minutes on each side until it begins to char. Remove and set aside. You may need to do this step in batches

Step 2

Add pasta to a pan of boiling, salted water and cook as per pack instructions. Drain and return the pasta to a pan with a little of the cooking water

Step 3

Stir through the ‚ÄòNduja Pesto and cooked squid into the pasta

Step 4

Transfer to a serving dish and top with fennel