SPAGHETTI WITH OCTOPUS BRAISED IN RED WINE
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet or saute pan, and turn heat to medium-high. Add carrot, onion and celery. Sprinkle with pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add octopus, along with some pepper and a little more salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, and then add wine, bay leaf and garlic. Cook until octopus is tender, for about 1 hour (check with point of sharp knife). Remove octopus, and cut into bite-size pieces. Return octopus to skillet, and turn heat to a minimum.
- Meanwhile, bring large pot of water to boil, and salt it. Fifteen minutes before eating, begin cooking pasta. When it is barely tender but not nearly tender enough to eat, drain it, reserving about 1 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta to octopus mixture, with half the reserved liquid. Cook until pasta is tender but not mushy; add remaining liquid if needed to keep mixture from drying out.
- Add remaining olive oil, along with butter, cherry tomatoes and basil. Stir until butter melts, and then serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 615, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 840 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Christian Hicks
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Nyama yangu
[email protected]I've never cooked octopus before, but this recipe made it easy. The octopus was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.
Porsha Demons
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. I was really happy with the results.
Aviv Rotshas
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. I made it for my anniversary dinner, and it was a huge hit.
Brian L
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of octopus, but this recipe changed my mind. The octopus was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.
Dusan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover octopus. I always have some in my freezer, and this is a great way to turn it into a delicious meal.
Reginald Taylor
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of seafood, and it's always delicious.
Divine Ojigwe
[email protected]This dish is so impressive, yet easy to make. I'm definitely making it again for my next dinner party.
janice Kathure
[email protected]Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this recipe. It's now one of my go-to meals.
Krishna Pun
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The octopus was rubbery, and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Victor Mba
[email protected]The octopus was a little tough, but the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll cook the octopus for a little longer next time.
C Pando
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.
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[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over spaghetti, and it was a hit with my family.