Octopus in Tomato Sauce

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Enjoy this traditional octopus in tomato sauce recipe from Malta. It makes a flavorful sauce for octopus with potatoes, tomatoes, red wine, and a hint of citrus that can be served over spaghetti or on its own.

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Updated on November 11, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds octopus

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup red wine

  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon grated orange zest

  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained

  • 10 whole pitted ripe olives

  • 4 bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

499 Calories
12g Fat
44g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 499
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 1095mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 45g 90%
Vitamin C 59mg 65%
Calcium 262mg 20%
Iron 17mg 94%
Potassium 1915mg 41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.