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Pasta Gianpiero |
About this recipe
My Uncle John makes this fish sauce for special holidays. Cuttlefish is like squid; it has a rubbery texture, so don’t be surprised if it takes an hour to chew. P.S. We first fry the cuttlefish separately to let the fish release its water.
Instructions
Place a large frying pan on the stove; turn heat to just under medium and fry:
- 4 tbsp. olive oil,
- 1 cooking onion (diced),
- 1 small carrot (diced), 1 stalk celery (diced),
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced, or added whole and removed before browning).
When the onion looks good, add:
- 2 lb. cuttlefish (previously washed, cut up, and fried in olive oil for 10-15 minutes, and then drained),
- 2-3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley,
- 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. chili pepper (you can add more later if need be).
- 1 cup white wine,
- 1 oz. brandy (light on fire if you want to impress guests).
Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Then add:
- 1 (10 oz.) can clams (drained through paper towel—save the water).
Cook another 5 minutes. Then add:
- 1 lb. each of shrimp, scallops, and mussels,
- 1 cup olive oil (use the good stuff).
Continue cooking until the mussels open up.
Notes
- This recipe goes with 2 lb. pasta. Use spaghetti, spaghettini, or linguini.
- When it comes to the type of brandy, don’t get carried away; use the cheap stuff.
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I don’t know what you do with the clam water—Uncle John just said to save it—maybe you're supposed to add to your clam aquarium?
