Pastificio Fiorillo Tagliatelle Cuttlefish Ink Pasta 500g

Pastificio Fiorillo Tagliatelle Cuttlefish Ink Pasta 500g (Tagliatelle al Nero di Seppia). Pastificio Fiorillo Tagliatelle Cuttlefish Ink Pasta is an artisan Calabrian egg-style tagliatelle infused with natural cuttlefish ink (“nero di seppia”), giving the pasta its distinctive deep black colour and a subtle marine character. Made in Italy from premium durum wheat semolina, it is bronze-drawn and slowly dried to achieve a rough surface that holds sauces exceptionally well while maintaining a firm, silky bite.

This pasta is essentially traditional flat tagliatelle enriched with cuttlefish ink, a classic ingredient in coastal Italian cooking. The ink does not overpower the flavour; instead, it adds a gentle briny, ocean-like aroma that pairs naturally with seafood-based sauces. The emphasis is still on texture and sauce absorption rather than strong fishiness.

Expect a subtle savoury depth with a light maritime note rather than a strong seafood taste. The ink mainly contributes aroma, colour, and a slightly more complex background flavour that enhances seafood, garlic, and white wine-based sauces.

This is a visually striking, restaurant-style pasta that feels more “elevated” than standard tagliatelle, but still grounded in traditional southern Italian cooking. It works best when paired with simple or seafood-forward sauces that let the colour and texture stand out rather than overpowering it.