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Gnocchi with squid and cuttlefish

17/11/2023

Here is a tasty recipe for gnocchi with squid and cuttlefish. It’s a dish that combines the flavor of the sea with the soft texture of gnocchi, creating a delightful balance.

Ingredients

  • 500 g of potato gnocchi
  • 300 g of squid
  • 300 g of cuttlefish
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 200 ml of tomato puree
  • Fresh parsley to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Dry white wine to taste

Preparation

  1. Clean the squid and cuttlefish well, removing the skin, innards, and beak. Cut them into strips or rings, according to your preference.

  2. In a large frying pan, fry the garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil. When the garlic is golden, remove it and add the squid and cuttlefish.

  3. Sauté for a few minutes, then deglaze with a bit of white wine. Let the alcohol evaporate, then lower the flame.

  4. Add the tomato puree, salt, and pepper. Cover and let cook for about 20-30 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the squid and cuttlefish are tender.

  5. In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, a sign that they are ready.

  6. Drain the gnocchi and add them to the pan with the squid and cuttlefish sauce. Gently mix to flavor the gnocchi.

  7. Complete with a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley and, if you like, a grating of lemon zest for a fresh note.

  8. Serve immediately, nice and hot.

Curiosity

Gnocchi, a classic of Italian cuisine, pair well with a variety of sauces. In this case, the seafood sauce creates an interesting blend of land and sea that is typical of some Italian coastal areas. The addition of parsley and lemon at the end keeps the dish fresh and light, despite the richness of the seafood.

Gnocchi with squid and cuttlefish