Octopus Pasta
Indulge your taste buds with this classic Italian dish: Octopus Pasta. This recipe marries the tender, uniquely flavored octopus with the comforting familiarity of pasta, all mingled with an aromatic garlic, tomato, and white wine sauce. Originating from coastal Italy, this dish brings the sea right to your plate, offering a journey of flavors with every bite.
Ingredients :
- 1-2 pounds of octopus
- 500 g pasta linguini or spaghetti
- 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes
- 5 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 cup of white wine
Directions :
- In a large pot, simmer the octopus for about an hour until tender.
- In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook your pasta until just shy of al dente.
- In a large pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up with your spoon.
- Add the wine to the pan, scraping the bottom to release any bits stuck to the pan. Allow the alcohol to cook off.
- Chop the tender octopus into bite-sized pieces and add it to the sauce, simmering for a few more minutes.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine. Add pasta water if needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
