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
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500 g cuttlefish (fresh or cleaned frozen)
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1 kg potatoes (peeled and cubed)
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1 medium onion (sliced)
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1 garlic clove (chopped)
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Dried oregano (to taste)
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Fresh parsley (chopped)
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Salt (to taste)
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Extra virgin olive oil
🔪 Preparation Steps
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Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F).
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Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes. Slice the onion.
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Clean the cuttlefish if fresh, or thaw and rinse if using frozen.
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In a large baking dish, mix together the potatoes, cuttlefish, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, and parsley.
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Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and toss everything well.
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Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring once or twice during baking.
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Serve hot, with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a wedge of lemon (optional).
💡 Tips for Perfect Baked Cuttlefish
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Use waxy potatoes (like Yukon Gold or red potatoes) that hold their shape while baking.
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Don’t overcrowd the pan — a single layer helps everything roast evenly.
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Add a splash of white wine for extra flavor, or a few cherry tomatoes for sweetness.
🐟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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✅ Naturally healthy and light
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✅ Packed with Mediterranean flavor
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✅ Requires only basic ingredients
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✅ A complete one-pan meal
This is comfort food the Italian way — simple, rustic, and satisfying.
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