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Squid & Fiery Chilli Pesto Pasta

Squid & Fiery Chilli Pesto Pasta
Squid and sausage is just a classic combination. This recipe uses a jar of Sacla' Fiery Chilli Pesto, 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

4

Ingredients

  • 400g fresh or frozen prepared squid (cut into rings and tentacles)
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 400g linguine
  • 1/2 jar Sacla' Fiery Chilli Pesto
  • Fennel fronds for topping

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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 Fiery Chilli Pesto and cooked squid into the pasta

Step 4

Transfer to a serving dish and top with fennel