Octopus Luciana Style
Octopus Luciana style is cooked in a delicious tomato sauce flavored with olives and capers: a typical recipe from the Campania region, easy to prepare!
Octopus Luciana style is a recipe from the Campania region that combines savory and fresh flavors in a refined balance: the tomato sauce, enriched with olives and capers, enhances the texture of the octopus without overwhelming it. It is a dish that requires respect for the ingredients, but is suitable for a simple and rewarding preparation, perfect for those looking for a side dish that speaks of tradition without sacrificing taste.
Instructions
- 1
To prepare the octopus Luciana style, first heat a drizzle of oil in a saucepan with the garlic cloves, then add the whole cherry tomatoes and the tomato passata.
- 2
Add the olives and the rinsed capers, then add the whole octopus.
- 3
Cover with a lid and simmer for about 40 minutes. After this time, check that it can be easily pierced with a fork, then remove the octopus and set it aside. Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat for another 10-15 minutes.
- 4
In the meantime, clean the octopus, removing the beak and the eyes. Return the octopus to the reduced sauce and transfer everything to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve the octopus Luciana style accompanied by slices of bread!
Ago's Notes
- Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the preserved products.
May the flavors of the sea and the earth blend in a sweet and decisive balance, and may every bite be a tribute to the simplicity and mastery of a cuisine that knows how to enhance the essence of the ingredients.
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