Small Octopus and Pasta by @cuisinovia

1h30
Hard

6 servings

🐙

1.6 kg

Small Octopus

🫒

130 ml

Olive Oil

🧅

1 large

Onion

🧄

2

Garlic Cloves

🌶️

2.5 ml

Black Pepper

🟤

0.3 ml

Cinnamon

🍷

250 ml

Red Dry Wine

🍅

35 g

Tomato Paste

🥣

1 l

Vegetable Broth

🍝

500 g

Small Pasta Or Orzo

🧂

5 g

Salt

🌿

15 g

Parsley

🍋

1 lemon

Lemon Wedges

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Defrost the small octopus in the refrigerator until fully thawed, preferably overnight.

    small octopus

  2. Step 2/15

    Drain the thawed small octopus thoroughly in a colander. Cut each octopus into 3 or 4 pieces.

    small octopus
    🫗colander
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/15

    Heat one-third of the olive oil, about 40 ml (1.4 fl oz), in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and salt.

    olive oil
    onion
    salt
    🧪measuring jug
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/15

    Cook the onion for 6 to 8 minutes until it begins to color. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

    onion
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/15

    Add the octopus pieces and chopped garlic to the pot. Pour in another one-third of the olive oil, about 40 ml (1.4 fl oz).

    small octopus
    garlic
    olive oil
    🧪measuring jug
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/15

    Season with black pepper and ground cinnamon. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.

    black pepper
    ground cinnamon
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/15

    Simmer the octopus for 45 to 50 minutes until tender and its released juices have almost evaporated. Stir occasionally.

    small octopus
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/15

    Stir the tomato paste into the octopus. Pour in the dry red wine.

    tomato paste
    dry red wine
    🧪measuring jug
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/15

    Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to reduce the wine slightly. Pour in 250 ml (8.45 fl oz) of the vegetable broth.

    vegetable broth
    🧪measuring jug
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/15

    Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes so the tomato, wine, and octopus flavors meld together. Keep the heat low.

    small octopus
    tomato paste
    dry red wine
    vegetable broth
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/15

    Add the orzo pasta and 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) vegetable broth. Stir well to distribute the pasta.

    orzo pasta
    vegetable broth
    🧪measuring jug
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/15

    Cook over low heat until the orzo is al dente, about 12 to 15 minutes. Stir frequently to keep it from sticking.

    orzo pasta
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/15

    Add the remaining vegetable broth gradually as needed to keep the pasta lightly saucy. Leave a little liquid in the pot.

    vegetable broth
    🧪measuring jug
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/15

    Taste the pasta and season with additional salt if needed. Remove the pot from the heat.

    salt
    🥄wooden spoon

  15. Step 15/15

    Serve immediately and garnish with chopped parsley. Squeeze lemon juice over each portion before eating.

    parsley
    lemon
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🍋citrus juicer

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seafood, Oil, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Condiments, Broths and Stocks, Seasonings, Herbs

Ingredients

Small octopus, Olive oil, Onion, Garlic cloves, Black pepper, Cinnamon, Red dry wine, Tomato paste, Vegetable broth, Small pasta or orzo, Salt, Parsley, Lemon wedges

Allergens

Molluscs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Dairy-Free

Calories

695 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 46g, Carbohydrates: 73g, Fat: 18g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 7.1mg, Calcium: 109mg, Potassium: 824mg, Sodium: 710mg, Zinc: 4.2mg, Magnesium: 95mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 19mg, Vitamin B12: 28mcg, Vitamin E: 2.5mg, Vitamin K: 83mcg, Folate: 57mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 10 minutes

Overall

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, measuring jug, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, colander, kitchen tongs, citrus juicer

Appliances

refrigerator, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Dish, Seafood Dish

Occasions

Greek Easter, Lent, Family Dinner, Weekend Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Greek, Cypriot, Mediterranean

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Chewy, Al dente, Saucy, Silky

Flavors

Savory, Briny, Tomato-rich, Garlicky, Herbaceous, Wine-infused, Citrusy, Warmly spiced

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature,Discard after 1 hour if ambient temperature exceeds 32°C / 90°F), fridge : 3 days (Cool rapidly before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze in individual portions,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Pasta texture may soften after freezing)