Cacciucco
Tuscan Seafood Stew (No Bread/Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread or croutons are served with the stew. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and robust Tuscan fish stew featuring a variety of seafood simmered in a garlicky, chili-spiced tomato broth. Served without bread or starchy additions.
Key ingredients
Assorted seafood (e.g., firm white fish, mussels, clams, squid, shrimp), olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh tomatoes, white wine, fish broth, parsley, basil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no bread or croutons are served with the stew. Confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are used in the base. Ask if any flour is used to thicken the broth (should ideally be broth-based).
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per il Cacciucco, per favore senza pane o crostini. Potrebbe confermare che non ci sono patate o verdure amidacee nella base, e che il brodo non è addensato con farina?
For the Cacciucco, please no bread or croutons. Can you confirm no potatoes or starchy vegetables in the base, and no flour to thicken the broth?
Watch out for
Traditionally served with toasted bread. Some recipes might include potatoes or use a small amount of flour as a thickener. Tomato paste or canned tomatoes can have added sugars.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
More on the Italian menuAll 459 Italian dishes ›
