Braised Octopus(Polipi In Umido)

* Exported from MasterCook *

BRAISED OCTOPUS (POLIPI IN UMIDO)

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 ea Small octopus, about 1.5 lbs
1/2 lb Finely chopped onion
2 ea Tomatoes, skinned and choppe
2 ea Cloves garlic, chopped
4 tb Olive oil
1 oz Pine nuts
6 ea Fresh basil leaves
1 ea Small glass white wine

Clean the octopus. Heat oil in a saucepan and saute
the onions. When they become transparent, add the
garlic and tomatoes. Cook together for a few minutes,
then add the pine nuts and the octopus; cook over high
heat for another 2 or 3 minutes. Pour in wine, cover
pan, and simmer gently until the octopus is cooked
(the small ones will cook in less than 10 minutes.
Just before cooking is completed, add basil leaves and
salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice.



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