Cuttlefish spaghetti, ink and orange

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With its black ink, cuttlefish adds drama and intrigue to any dish. Cristina Bowerman’s simple recipe for spaghetti balances the sweetness of the cuttlefish with the tang of citrus and creates an elegant pasta dish that captures the clean and fresh flavours of Italian cuisine.

First published in 2015

Ingredients

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Cuttlefish spaghetti

Method

1
In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the spaghetti for 4 minutes
2
Drizzle the trombolotto oil in a medium saucepan, add the fish stock and bring to the boil. Add the pasta and cook for another 3 minutes
  • 4 tbsp of trombolotto oil
  • 300g of fish stock
3
Briefly sauté the cuttlefish in a frying pan, then add it to the spaghetti. Stir the ingredients well, then add some orange zest
4
To plate, use the cuttlefish ink to paint the plate, then place some spaghetti in the middle. Serve hot

Cristina Bowerman is a multi-talented chef with a passion for travel and innovative cooking. Her creative plates are rooted in Italian tradition with international flair.

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