Cuttlefish slowly simmered in tomato sauce until meltingly tender. This high protein mediterranean dish is a fresh, healthy family dinner that's low in calories and rich in nutrients.
Pat the cleaned cuttlefish dry and cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add chopped onion, celery, carrot, and a pinch of salt, sweating the vegetables gently for 7-8 minutes until softened but not browned.
Stir in minced garlic and chili flakes, cooking for 1 minute to bloom aromas without burning.
Add the cuttlefish pieces and sauté over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until lightly opaque. Pour in white wine, allowing it to simmer until almost fully evaporated.
Reduce heat to low and add crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Stir, cover partially with a lid, and simmer gently on low heat for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cuttlefish is tender and the sauce has reduced.
Finish with chopped parsley just before serving, adjusting seasoning to taste.