Video Ricetta Pasta:Tortiglioni con Gamberi e Zucchine Cucinando per Caso e per Passione E

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives provide a different flavor profile but are still tangy.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: broth

Broth adds flavor without alcohol.

Clean the octopus thoroughly and remove the beak and ink sac.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst, about 5 minutes.

Add the octopus to the pot and pour in the white wine; simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Add black olives, capers, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes; mix well.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low; braise the octopus for 45-60 minutes until tender.

Check the octopus for doneness; it should be fork-tender and easily pierced.

Remove the lid and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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