Dishes
Seafood pasta: scoglio, prawns and lobster
In short: allo scoglio literally means "from the rock": pasta with seafood as fishermen found it among the rocks along the coast. It is a classic of southern Italian coastal cooking, light and full of the taste of the sea.
What is pasta allo scoglio?
There is no fixed recipe: it depends on what the sea brings that day. It often includes mussels, clams (vongole), squid and prawns, with garlic, olive oil, parsley, a splash of white wine and sometimes a little tomato.
Seafood pasta at Benoti
- Scoglio: pasta with a selection of fresh seafood, prepared the Italian way.
- Scampi: a light tomato sauce with tiger prawns and basil.
- Astice e Gambas: black pasta with lobster bisque, lobster and prawns. Astice is Italian for lobster.
Prefer pinsa? Then the Pinsa Scampi and the Benoti with tiger prawns are a good choice.
Which wine?
Seafood calls for a fresh white wine: a Vermentino di Sardegna, an Arneis from Roero or a Pinot Grigio from Friuli. Read more in Italian wines on our list.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the pasta black?
Black pasta gets its colour from squid or cuttlefish ink (nero di seppia), which also adds a subtle taste of the sea.
I am allergic to shellfish. What can I eat?
Crustaceans and molluscs are two of the 14 allergens. Tell us about your allergy and our team will help you choose a safe dish. See also our allergen information.