Jul 17 2026
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Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Rella Oysters
Time1h 30m
Serves2

pasta / red wine / potatoes / veal jus

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Vegetables

Octopus

Veal Jus

Method

Prepare the Octopus

  1. 1

    Cooking the Octopus

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cleaned octopus and simmer for about 45 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.

  2. 2

    Sautéing

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the cooked octopus, cut into pieces, and sauté for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Deglazing

    Add red wine to the skillet and cook until the wine reduces by half. Season with black pepper.

Prepare the Pasta and Potatoes

  1. 4

    Cooking the Potatoes

    Peel and dice the potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 5

    Cooking the Pasta

    In a separate pot, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.

Prepare the Veal Jus

  1. 6

    Making the Jus

    In a saucepan, heat veal stock until simmering. Add chopped thyme and season with salt to taste. Let it reduce slightly for about 10 minutes.

Combine and Serve

  1. 7

    Final Assembly

    In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, sautéed octopus, and potatoes. Drizzle veal jus over the top and toss gently to mix. Serve hot.

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