Spaghetti With Octopus Braised In Red Wine Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Octopus Braised In Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 carrot, peeled and chopped; 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 1 celery stalk, chopped; Salt to taste; 2 medium octopuses, about 12 ounces each, cut in half the long way; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups dry red wine; 1 bay leaf; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 pound spaghetti or linguine; 2 tablespoons butter; 16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1/2 cup roughly chopped basil

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
Salt to taste
2 medium octopuses, about 12 ounces each, cut in half the long way
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups dry red wine
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound spaghetti or linguine
2 tablespoons butter
16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup roughly chopped basil

1
Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet or saute pan, and turn heat to medium-high.
2
Add carrot, onion and celery.
3
Sprinkle with pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
4
Add octopus, along with some pepper and a little more salt.
5
Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, and then add wine, bay leaf and garlic.
6
Cook until octopus is tender, for about 1 hour (check with point of sharp knife).
7
Remove octopus, and cut into bite-size pieces.
8
Return octopus to skillet, and turn heat to a minimum.
9
Meanwhile, bring large pot of water to boil, and salt it.
10
Fifteen minutes before eating, begin cooking pasta.
11
When it is barely tender but not nearly tender enough to eat, drain it, reserving about 1 cup cooking liquid.
12
Add pasta to octopus mixture, with half the reserved liquid.
13
Cook until pasta is tender but not mushy; add remaining liquid if needed to keep mixture from drying out.
14
Add remaining olive oil, along with butter, cherry tomatoes and basil.
15
Stir until butter melts, and then serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1 carrot, peeled and chopped, 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped, 1 celery stalk, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Octopus Braised In Red Wine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spaghetti With Octopus Braised In Red Wine

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