Octopus in Tomato Sauce

Octopus in Tomato Sauce

Enjoy this traditional octopus in tomato sauce from Malta. It makes a flavorful sauce for octopus with potatoes, tomatoes, red wine, and a hint of citrus.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories
499 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place octopus in a large pot filled with enough lightly salted water to cover; bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until opaque, about 15 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly; cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mint leaves, curry powder and mixed spice; cook and stir until onion is soft. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in octopus, wine, lemon zest and orange zest; simmer 3 to 4 minutes to blend flavors, then stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, potatoes, peas, olives, bay leaves, and sugar. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until octopus and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 10 whole pitted ripe olives
  • 0.5 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1.5 pounds octopus

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