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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.

Looking for more recipes using squid ink pasta? Check out my Squid Ink Pasta with Lobster Cream Sauce and Halloween Pasta Salad, they are ghoulishly delicious!

Black squid ink pasta in a creamy sauce topped with parmesan cheese.

So what is Devil’s Snare?

It is a magical plant known for its dangerous and constricting behavior. It’s a dark, vine-like plant that thrives in damp, dark environments, and it has an unusual ability to sense movement. When something touches its tendrils, the plant reacts by tightening and ensnaring its victim, restricting their movements and making it difficult to escape.

The more someone struggles, the tighter the Devil’s Snare grips them, making panic a dangerous reaction. However, there’s a way to escape: calmness and relaxation will cause the plant to loosen its grip. Additionally, light and heat are effective in making Devil’s Snare recoil and retreat, as it prefers dark and cool conditions.

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the plant plays a pivotal role when Harry, Ron, and Hermione encounter it while attempting to reach the Sorcerer’s Stone. They fall into a patch of Devil’s Snare as part of a magical obstacle course guarding the stone. Hermione remembers the plant’s weakness to light, using the “Lumos Solem” spell to create bright sunlight, which forces the plant to release them.

Be sure to check out all of the Harry Potter inspired recipes, or the Halloween category for more delicious treats!

Ingredients

Black Squid Ink Pasta: I used linguine for that long, tentacle look. You can find squid ink linguine on Amazon or at local specialty stores.
Aromatics: Yellow onion and garlic are sautéed in olive oil with a pinch of red pepper flakes added to give the sauce a kick.
Sauce: White wine, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese create a luscious cream sauce and give the pasta a creepy gray hue.
Garnish: Top off your pasta with additional grated parmesan and chopped parsley if desired.

Check out the printable recipe card below for the complete recipe and detailed instructions.

Black swirling pasta with grated parmesan cheese on black spider webbing.

How to make Devil’s Snare Black Pasta

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.

Diced onion, garlic, and pepper flakes in a skillet.

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.

Diced onion, garlic, pepper flakes and white wine in a 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.

Cream, onion, and pepper sauce in skillet.

Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

Using tongs or a spaghetti 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.

Black pasta swirled around in a black bowl and topped with grated parmesan.

You will definitely score a few house points with this dish. It is full of flavor without being heavy so you will still have room for Troll Boogers Popcorn!

Expert Tips

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.

Make it a Meal

Start off with a Sorcerer’s Stone Cocktail or Dark Mark Martini.
Add a tossed green salad with a zesty vinaigrette.
How about some hot garlic bread?
Looking to add some protein? These this Halloween Feet Loaf would be the perfect addition!

I created this creepy black pasta dish for two to be enjoyed while watching your favorite Harry Potter movies. This recipe can easily be scaled up to serve the entire family by clicking on the 2x or 3x button in the recipe card!

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Enjoy!!