Cuttlefish in tomato sauce, a delicate and flavorful fish main course that fits perfectly into a healthy diet. Few and simple ingredients that will make you lick your chops, a fish main course that’s easy to make, even for beginners! So what are you waiting for? Hurry and try the recipe, with my instructions it will be very easy! Oh, I almost forgot, this recipe can be used both as a main course and a sauce for pasta or both together!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 176.47 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 10.90 (g) of which sugars 1.08 (g)
- Proteins 22.84 (g)
- Fat 5.55 (g) of which saturated 0.47 (g)of which unsaturated 0.28 (g)
- Fibers 1.81 (g)
- Sodium 1,326.92 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 283 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Cuttlefish in Tomato Sauce
- 10.5 oz cuttlefish (if frozen, the weight should be considered thawed or fresh)
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 2 cloves red garlic
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Useful Tools
- Pan
- Wooden Spoon
Preparation of Cuttlefish in Tomato Sauce
Start with the cuttlefish, if they are frozen let them thaw, once thawed (or if fresh) rinse them under running water and pat them dry with paper towels, set aside.
In a pot, sauté the garlic with the oil, when the garlic is golden add the tomato puree, salt, and stir.
Then add the cuttlefish, cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes (medium-sized cuttlefish) on medium heat, stirring occasionally. If the sauce dries too much, add a few tablespoons of water and finish cooking.
Before serving, adjust the salt if necessary and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, enjoy your meal!
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Tips
You can eat the cuttlefish as a main dish and use the remaining sauce to dress semolina pasta, rice, gnocchi, and egg pasta!
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use squid instead of cuttlefish?
Yes, you can easily use squid instead of cuttlefish, just keep the recipe’s weights in mind.
