Meatballs With Cuttlefish (mandonguilles Amb Sepia)

This recipe for Meatballs with Cuttlefish, known as Mandonguilles amb Sepia in Valencian cuisine, is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the flavors of tender meatballs and savory cuttlefish in a rich tomato sauce.

Meatballs With Cuttlefish (mandonguilles Amb Sepia)

Ingredients

  • 500g ground pork
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cuttlefish, cleaned and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then shape the mixture into meatballs.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the cuttlefish and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden. Remove the cuttlefish and set aside.
  4. Deglaze the skillet with white wine, then add the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Return the meatballs and cuttlefish to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Serve the meatballs with cuttlefish hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large skillet Large bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the meatballs with cuttlefish over a bed of cooked rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Tips & tricks

For a shortcut, you can use pre-made meatballs and frozen cuttlefish to save time on preparation.

Cost

$20