Why You’ll Love This

This pasta brings instant drama to the plate, but its appeal is more than visual. The squid ink adds a subtle briny depth rather than an overpowering fish flavor, while the linguine shape remains elegant and versatile.

What Makes It Special

Pastificio Morelli incorporates wheat germ—the heart of the grain—into its artisan pasta, giving it a fuller wheat aroma and flavor. Squid ink colors the strands naturally and contributes a delicate taste of the sea.

Perfect Pairings

Pair it with shrimp, crab, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari, cherry tomatoes, garlic, lemon, parsley, white wine, bottarga, or a light cream sauce.

Serving Ideas

Toss with shrimp, garlic, lemon, and olive oil; serve with clams and white wine; or finish with cherry tomatoes and parsley. Keep the sauce light enough to let the black strands remain visible.

About the Producer

Pastificio Morelli is a family pasta maker in Tuscany with roots dating to 1860, known for incorporating wheat germ into traditional pasta shapes for distinctive aroma and flavor.

Tasting Notes: Toasted wheat, delicate brine, subtle sea flavor, firm pasta bite

Country: Italy