Octopus with Pasta

Ingredients:
  • 1 medium size octopus
  • 1 lb pasta for minestrone
  • 1 cup slightly concentrated tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium size onion
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions:
  • Clean the octopus under cold water.
  • Discard the head and ink and keep the tentacles.
  • Cut the tentacles into small pieces.
  • Heat the oil and gently fry the onion.
  • Add the pieces of octopus and stir for another 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 pint of water and bring to the boil.
  • Add the tomato juice and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Transfer the octopus and the liquid to an oven dish - the liquid should be reduced to about 3/4 pint - and bring to the boil.
  • Add the seasoning.
  • Add the pasta and stir.
  • Bake in a moderate oven for 15 minutes or until the water has been absorbed and the pasta is tender.
  • Serve with grated cheese.

Recipe courtesy of: Authentic Greek Foods.