The pasta with zucchini and cuttlefish is one of those dishes I prepare when I want something simple yet full of flavor. It’s a recipe that doesn’t require much time or special cooking skills, but the result is always surprising.
For me, a good first course must have a balance of flavors and textures, and this pasta is just that: the fresh cuttlefish, sautéed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, becomes soft and tasty, while the sliced zucchini blend with the sauce creating a natural creaminess. A bit of fresh basil and a splash of white wine complete the dish, enhancing its aroma.
It’s a light, aromatic pasta, perfect for those who love sea flavors combined with fresh vegetables.
Choice of pasta? Tagliatelle, spaghetti, linguine, or trofie—any shape pairs perfectly with this sauce.
If you’re looking for an easy and tasty recipe, pasta with zucchini and cuttlefish is the ideal solution.
In a few steps, you’ll bring to the table a dish that wins at the first taste, with that irresistible mix of sea and land!😄
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3 zucchinis
- 14 oz cleaned cuttlefish
- 2 cloves of garlic
- parsley and chili pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup white wine
- olive oil and salt to taste
- basil
Tools
- non-stick pan
- chopping board
- food chopper
Steps
How to prepare pasta with zucchini and cuttlefish:
In a pan, sauté a garlic clove with parsley and chili pepper, add the sliced cuttlefish and sauté for a few minutes.
Add the white wine and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, until the wine has evaporated and the cuttlefish are tender.
In the meantime, in another pan, heat a drizzle of oil with a garlic clove and add the washed and cubed zucchini.
Sauté over high heat for a few minutes and add salt and fresh basil. Once cooked, take half out and blend with a ladle of pasta water.
In the pan with the remaining zucchini, add the cooked cuttlefish and mix the ingredients well. Adjust the salt.
Add the zucchini cream with cuttlefish and cooked zucchini to the pasta and sauté with a drizzle of oil in the pan.
Enjoy your meal!
