Pasta con Seppie

Pasta con Seppie is a delightful Italian breakfast dish featuring tender cuttlefish tossed with pasta in a luscious garlic and tomato sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your morning routine.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti - 150 grams
• Cuttlefish (seppie) - 200 grams, cleaned and cut into strips
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon - 1, for zest and juice

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the cuttlefish to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they turn opaque.
4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
5. Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the cuttlefish and tomatoes. Toss well to combine.
6. Add the chopped parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice, and lemon zest to the pasta. Toss again to incorporate.
7. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and a lemon wedge on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from cuttlefish, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and parsley, supporting overall wellness.

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