Cacciucco alla Livornese

A hearty Tuscan seafood stew with a rich, spicy tomato base.

Ingredients

• 1 kg mixed seafood
• 500 ml tomato puree
• 1 onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 250 ml red wine
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• to garnish parsley
• 100 ml olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Method

1. Chop onion and garlic. Sauté in olive oil until soft.
2. Add seafood and a splash of wine. Cover and simmer briefly.
3. Remove seafood, add tomato puree, chili flakes, and rest of the wine. Simmer for 40 minutes.
4. Return seafood to the pot. Season and simmer for additional 20 minutes.
5. Serve garnished with parsley and crusty bread.

Chef's tips

• Use a variety of seafood for a balanced flavor.
• Simmer slow for richness.