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Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti)
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Italy Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Malloreddus al nero di seppia (gnocchetti sardi)
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Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti)

Marcella Sweetly Elvie
Marcella Sweetly Elvie @Sweetly_Elvie
Salento

Inspired by the second lesson of Cookpad's video school with @flaviagiordano, here’s my version of Malloreddus, also known as Sardinian Gnocchetti. This rustic dough gets its hearty flavor from barley flour, my favorite for fresh pasta, and is made with cuttlefish ink, which gives it an incredibly black color! The sauce is naturally seafood-based, featuring cuttlefish, black mussels, and shrimp for a rich, distinctly ocean-inspired taste.
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Inspired by the second lesson of Cookpad's video school with @flaviagiordano, here’s my version of Malloreddus, also known as Sardinian Gnocchetti. This rustic dough gets its hearty flavor from barley flour, my favorite for fresh pasta, and is made with cuttlefish ink, which gives it an incredibly black color! The sauce is naturally seafood-based, featuring cuttlefish, black mussels, and shrimp for a rich, distinctly ocean-inspired taste.
Follow me, Sweetly Elvie, on Instagram, Cookpad, and Facebook 👩🏻‍🍳

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Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti)

Marcella Sweetly Elvie
Marcella Sweetly Elvie @Sweetly_Elvie
Salento

Inspired by the second lesson of Cookpad's video school with @flaviagiordano, here’s my version of Malloreddus, also known as Sardinian Gnocchetti. This rustic dough gets its hearty flavor from barley flour, my favorite for fresh pasta, and is made with cuttlefish ink, which gives it an incredibly black color! The sauce is naturally seafood-based, featuring cuttlefish, black mussels, and shrimp for a rich, distinctly ocean-inspired taste.
Follow me, Sweetly Elvie, on Instagram, Cookpad, and Facebook 👩🏻‍🍳

Inspired by the second lesson of Cookpad's video school with @flaviagiordano, here’s my version of Malloreddus, also known as Sardinian Gnocchetti. This rustic dough gets its hearty flavor from barley flour, my favorite for fresh pasta, and is made with cuttlefish ink, which gives it an incredibly black color! The sauce is naturally seafood-based, featuring cuttlefish, black mussels, and shrimp for a rich, distinctly ocean-inspired taste.
Follow me, Sweetly Elvie, on Instagram, Cookpad, and Facebook 👩🏻‍🍳

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Ingredients

About 2 hours and 30 minutes
Serves 4 servings
  • For the MALLOREDDUS:
  • 1 2/3 cupsSenatore Cappelli flour (about 200 grams)
  • 2/3 cupbarley flour (about 100 grams)
  • 2/3 cupfine semolina flour (about 100 grams)
  • 2fresh cuttlefish ink sacs
  • Water as needed (about 1/2 the total flour amount)
  • For the SAUCE:
  • 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
  • 5-6 clovesfresh garlic
  • Cilantro
  • Salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
  • 8cherry tomatoes
  • 9 ounceslarge shrimp (about 250 grams)
  • 1 containerblack mussels, already shelled, or 2.2 pounds mussels in shell (about 1 kg)
  • 1medium fresh cuttlefish
  • 1/4 cupdry white wine
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About 2 hours and 30 minutes
  1. 1

    First, prepare the fresh pasta dough. In a large bowl, combine the flours and mix. Make a well in the center, break open the ink sacs, and pour the ink into the well. Gradually add water a little at a time and start mixing with a fork. Wear gloves from the start of the preparation!

    A picture of step 1 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
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    A picture of step 1 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  2. 2

    Once the dough starts to come together, knead it by hand until all the flour is incorporated.

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    A picture of step 2 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  3. 3

    Transfer the dough to a wooden board and knead vigorously for about 10 minutes until smooth. Shape into a ball, cover with the bowl upside down to prevent drying, and let it rest. While it rests, prepare the sauce.

    A picture of step 3 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
    A picture of step 3 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  4. 4

    Peel and thinly slice the garlic. In a wok, add 4 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic. Prepare the seafood.

    A picture of step 4 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
    A picture of step 4 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  5. 5

    Rinse and skin the cuttlefish, then cut it into thin strips and then into small pieces. Set aside in a bowl.

    A picture of step 5 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
    A picture of step 5 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  6. 6

    Quickly rinse the shrimp, peel them, removing the head, shell, and the dark intestinal vein. Place in a bowl.

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    A picture of step 6 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  7. 7

    Drain the mussels, reserving their liquid (you’ll use it for the sauce after straining). Check for any remaining beards and remove them if needed. Set aside in a bowl.

    A picture of step 7 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  8. 8

    Turn the heat to low and gently sauté the garlic until golden. Remove the garlic, then add the strained mussel liquid to the oil.

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    A picture of step 8 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  9. 9

    Quarter the cherry tomatoes.

    A picture of step 9 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  10. 10

    When the mixture in the wok comes back to a boil, add cilantro stems, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and the tomatoes. Cook over high heat for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

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    A picture of step 10 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  11. 11

    Add the cuttlefish and white wine, and cook for 8-10 minutes.

    A picture of step 11 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
    A picture of step 11 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  12. 12

    Add the mussels and cook for another 5 minutes, then add the shrimp. Stir well. The shrimp will cook almost instantly in the hot sauce—less than a minute—turning pink when done. Turn off the heat and keep covered. The sauce is ready. Chop the cilantro and add half to the sauce. Save the rest to sprinkle on each plate.

    A picture of step 12 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
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    A picture of step 12 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  13. 13

    Take the dough and cut off a small piece, keeping the rest covered so it doesn’t dry out. Roll it into a long, thin rope about the width of a finger. Cut into small, even pieces with a smooth knife and shape each piece on a gnocchi board.

    A picture of step 13 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
    A picture of step 13 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
    A picture of step 13 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  14. 14

    As you form the gnocchetti, place them on cardboard trays so they don’t touch and stick together. Once all the dough is shaped, cook the pasta. Since it’s very fresh, it will only take 3-5 minutes. Reheat the sauce if it has cooled.

    A picture of step 14 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
    A picture of step 14 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
  15. 15

    Serve the pasta topped with the seafood sauce, sprinkle with more cilantro and black pepper, and serve hot.

    A picture of step 15 of Malloreddus al Nero di Seppia (Sardinian Gnocchetti).
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Marcella Sweetly Elvie @Sweetly_Elvie
Published in the US on September 29, 2025 14:01
Salento
Visual designer di nascita, autodidatta in cucina, mi piacciono soprattutto i dolci ma amo anche i salati. La passione per il cibo e la curiosità per le combinazioni culinarie mi spingono a sperimentare con gli ingredienti ma mi piace anche cucinare piatti della tradizione del mio Salento. Tutto ciò che pubblico è opera mia
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Mussel Cuttlefish Barley Cilantro Cherry Tomato Shrimp Pepper Garlic Wine

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