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Stewed cuttlefish

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Ago Tanfossi

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Published on March 15, 2026

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Stewed cuttlefish is a simple and delicious seafood dish. Thanks to its sauce, it is also perfect for seasoning pasta!

Capolavoro Score 4.3/5 · 9 votes
Stewed cuttlefish

Ingredients

  • 2.1 lb Cuttlefish
  • 1.5 lb Tomatoes
  • 5.3 oz White onions
  • 2.3 oz White Wine
  • 1 garlic
  • to taste Parsley
  • to taste oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    To prepare the stewed cuttlefish, start by chopping the onion. In a saucepan, pour in the oil, add the onion and sauté over low heat for about 10 minutes. When the onion is softened, add the cherry tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Season with salt, pepper and cover with a lid. Lower the heat and let it cook for 20-25 minutes over low heat, from when it starts to boil. In the meantime, clean the cuttlefish. Separate the tuft from the mantle.

  3. 3

    Clean the inside of the head and remove the beak, which is located in the center of the tentacles. Cut the cuttlefish into 1 cm rings.

  4. 4

    Take another pan, pour in a drizzle of oil, a clove of garlic and let it brown. Pour in the cuttlefish and sauté for 2/3 minutes over high heat. When the cooking liquid has evaporated, deglaze with white wine and let it evaporate completely. Then remove the garlic.

  5. 5

    Pour the cuttlefish into the saucepan with the tomato and let it cook for 15-20 minutes. From time to time, taste the cuttlefish to check the cooking. After the cooking time, add a generous sprinkle of chopped parsley and serve.

Ago's Notes

  • Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the preserves.

What could be more rewarding than seeing the flavors of an Italian dish dance in harmony? Enjoy every bite as a tribute to those who have known how to respect each ingredient.

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