Octopus Sauce(Salsa Di Pulpo) Recipe

Name: Octopus Sauce(Salsa Di Pulpo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. small whole octopus, washed, cleaned and cut up; 1 medium onion; 1/2 c. olive oil; 1 (28 oz.) can tomato puree; 1/2 can water; salt to taste (use sparingly); 3 fresh basil leaves; 5 parsley sprigs; 1/8 tsp. oregano; 1/2 tsp. red pepper, crushed; 1 lb. spaghetti or metazanne

Servings: persons

2 lb. small whole octopus, washed, cleaned and cut up
1 medium onion
1/2 c. olive oil
1 (28 oz.) can tomato puree
1/2 can water
salt to taste (use sparingly)
3 fresh basil leaves
5 parsley sprigs
1/8 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. red pepper, crushed
1 lb. spaghetti or metazanne

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Wash octopus in
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salted water, pounding against sink to remove any sand that
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may
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be
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in
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suction
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cups on tentacles. Rinse and wash again.
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Remove head and discard, using only the tentacles. Rinse again
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and drain.
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In medium saucepan, saute onion in oil until
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tender
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but
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not
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brown.
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Add
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octopus and saute until octopus
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curls
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and turns pinkish-red.
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To octopus add the rest of the ingredients.
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Cook on medium-low heat for 1
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hour,
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stirring occasionally.
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Serve
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with
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spaghetti
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or metazanne, cooked according to package directions.

340

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. small whole octopus, washed, cleaned and cut up, 1 medium onion, 1/2 c. olive oil, 1 (28 oz.) can tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Octopus Sauce(Salsa Di Pulpo) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Octopus Sauce(Salsa Di Pulpo)

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