Polipo alla Luciana

By LeeBoruchow

A spicy bowl of murky octopus goodness.

Ingredients

• 1 octopus, about 6 lbs
• 10 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled but left whole
• 1 tbsp hot pepper flakes
• 2 cups basic tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup finely chopped italian parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the octopus until tender, using a pressure cooker or whatever method you desire. Allow it to cool then cut into bite-size pieces.

In a 6 qt saucepan, heat 6 tbsp of oil until smoking. Add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook about 4-5 mins until light brown. Add the tomato sauce, wine and octopus and bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes.

Adjust seasoning, stir in the parsley and serve with the remaining 4 tbsp of oil drizzled over the top.