Features
- Variety and origin: artisan cuttlefish ink sauce, made with tomato sauce and cuttlefish.
- Ingredients: tomato sauce 75%, cuttlefish 7%, white wine (contains sulphites), triple concentrated tomato purée, cuttlefish ink 1%, pieces of salted anchovies, sugar, onion, olive oil, parsley, basil, sea salt, chilli pepper. Origin of the tomatoes: Italy. May contain: fish, nuts, molluscs, sesame, celery, mustard, gluten.
- Method of production: traditional Sicilian recipe, slow-cooked to bring out the scents and flavours of the sea.
- Appearance and texture: thick, creamy sauce with a deep dark colour and an unmistakable aroma.
- Taste: bold and refined, balancing the flavour of the sea with the sweetness of the tomato.
- Size: glass jar of 220 g.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Produced and packed at the plant in C.da Lettiera, Pachino-Marzamemi (SR).
- Availability: all year round (January–December).
- Storage: cool, dry place; in the fridge once opened, consume within 4 days.
Discover the intensity and elegance of the AranciaDoc® Cuttlefish Ink Pasta Sauce, a dressing with an unmistakable flavour that tells the true story of the Sicilian sea.
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Description
The AranciaDoc® Ready-made Cuttlefish Ink Pasta Sauce brings all the richness of the Sicilian sea to your table.
Made with tomato sauce, cuttlefish and natural cuttlefish ink, it is a ready-made dressing that holds the seafaring tradition in every spoonful.
Perfect for creating gourmet first courses, risottos and fish recipes with a bold, authentic flavour.
An artisan product, free from preservatives, that combines simplicity, wholesomeness and tradition.
Discover all our seafood preserves from AranciaDoc®, made by hand to showcase the authentic flavours of the island.
Nutritional information
Cuttlefish ink is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and for its ability to strengthen the immune system and help protect cells thanks to its content of melanin and vitamin E. It also has an antibacterial activity against some antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of product:
- Energy: 455 kJ – 109 kcal
- Fat: 7.5 g (of which saturates 1.2 g)
- Carbohydrate: 7.2 g (of which sugars 6.5 g)
- Protein: 3.0 g
- Salt: 1.0 g
A wholesome, healthy sauce, perfect for anyone who wants to taste the sea with intensity and authenticity.
In the kitchen
The AranciaDoc® Cuttlefish Ink Pasta Sauce is ideal for:
- dressing spaghetti or linguine, for a seafood dish with a unique colour;
- making a delicious cuttlefish ink risotto;
- serving with bread crostini or fish main courses.
Just heat it and mix it straight into the pasta for a dish ready in minutes, full of flavour and Sicilian tradition.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it contain real cuttlefish ink?
Yes, the recipe includes cuttlefish ink (1%) for an authentic, intense taste. - Is it ready to use?
Yes, just heat it gently, or straight in the pan with the pasta. - Which dishes can I make with cuttlefish ink sauce?
It is perfect for first courses, risottos and seafood crostini. - How should I store it once opened?
In the fridge, covered with a drizzle of oil, and consume within 4 days. - Where can I buy Sicilian cuttlefish ink sauce online?
On Aranciadoc, a portal dedicated to the online sale of typical Sicilian products, shipped from Sicily.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).