10.09.2014

Baked Potatoes and Cuttlefish – Easy Italian Recipe Full of Mediterranean Flavor

 Cuttlefish and Potatoes in the Oven – A Taste of Southern Italy

Love Italian Food? Try This Baked Potatoes and Cuttlefish Recipe from Italy! 🦑🥔

Looking for a simple, healthy, and flavorful Italian dinner? Discover the perfect comfort food from the Mediterranean: Baked Potatoes and Cuttlefish. This traditional dish combines the sea’s delicate flavor with the earthiness of potatoes—seasoned with classic Italian herbs and baked to perfection.

Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a new oven-baked idea, this Italian cuttlefish recipe is easy to prepare and full of authentic taste.

🍽️ What Is "Seppie al Forno con Patate"?

In Italian, this dish is called Seppie al Forno con Patate — a beloved home-cooked meal in coastal regions of Italy. Cuttlefish (similar to squid, but more tender) are baked with golden potatoes, onions, garlic, and a mix of oregano and parsley. The result is a wholesome, aromatic dish that brings a touch of the sea right to your kitchen.


🧾 Ingredients

  • 500 g cuttlefish (fresh or cleaned frozen)

  • 1 kg potatoes (peeled and cubed)

  • 1 medium onion (sliced)

  • 1 garlic clove (chopped)

  • Dried oregano (to taste)

  • Fresh parsley (chopped)

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Extra virgin olive oil


🔪 Preparation Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F).

  2. Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes. Slice the onion.

  3. Clean the cuttlefish if fresh, or thaw and rinse if using frozen.

  4. In a large baking dish, mix together the potatoes, cuttlefish, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, and parsley.

  5. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and toss everything well.

  6. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring once or twice during baking.

  7. Serve hot, with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a wedge of lemon (optional).


💡 Tips for Perfect Baked Cuttlefish

  • Use waxy potatoes (like Yukon Gold or red potatoes) that hold their shape while baking.

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan — a single layer helps everything roast evenly.

  • Add a splash of white wine for extra flavor, or a few cherry tomatoes for sweetness.


🐟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • ✅ Naturally healthy and light

  • ✅ Packed with Mediterranean flavor

  • ✅ Requires only basic ingredients

  • ✅ A complete one-pan meal

This is comfort food the Italian way — simple, rustic, and satisfying.


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