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Spaghetti with Baby Octopus

Spaghetti with Baby Octopus
A seafood first course with an intense and fresh flavor. The sweetness of the cherry tomatoes perfectly matches the delicate taste of the baby octopus, creating a harmony of Mediterranean flavors
Yield: 2 servings
Total time: 45 min
Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Difficulty:
Cost:
Tools: Stove, Pan, Pot
Weight per serving: 520 g
Energy: 585 Kcal
Carbohydrates: 87 g
Fats: 9 g
Proteins: 42 g
Rugby: 50 min
Allergens: Gluten, Fish
Diet: Lactose-free, High-protein
Pairing: Grecanico
Occasion: Summer lunch

Ingredients

Portions for 2 servings
2
Pasta (spaghetti or other pasta)
200 g
500 g
q.s.
20 ml
q.s.

Directions

It takes 8 steps in 45 min
1 Spaghetti with Baby Octopus - step 1
Clean the baby octopus under running water, taking care to remove all impurities and emptying the sac of viscera
2 Spaghetti with Baby Octopus - step 2
Put a pan of water on the fire with vinegar, when it reaches a boil add the baby octopus and lower the heat to minimum. Let it cook for 40 minutes with the lid on
3 Spaghetti with Baby Octopus - step 3
Once cooked, cut the baby octopus into pieces, removing the beak and eyes, then set aside
4 Spaghetti with Baby Octopus - step 4
Put a pot with plenty of salted water on the fire
5 Spaghetti with Baby Octopus - step 5
Meanwhile, cut the cherry tomatoes and sauté them in a pan over high heat with olive oil and salt
6 Spaghetti with Baby Octopus - step 6
Chop the parsley and set it aside
7 Spaghetti with Baby Octopus - step 7
When the tomatoes are almost ready, add the baby octopus, a little salt, and continue cooking for a few minutes
8 Spaghetti with Baby Octopus - step 8
Cook the pasta and drain it al dente, then toss it in the pan with the tomatoes and baby octopus. Serve it with plenty of chopped parsley

Cost

Baby octopus is an inexpensive fish, making this a particularly economical seafood pasta dish. Each portion costs around 4 euros

Health

For a pasta dish, it's certainly not heavy. It's a fresh and light dish, ideal for hot summer days
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