Buccatini with Baby Octopus, White Beans and Broccoli |

Octopus Buccatini with Baby Octopus, White Beans and Broccoli

Servings:4 servings

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Ingredients:4 cloves garlic

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup cooked cannellini beans

2 lb. baby octopus, cleaned and boiled 45 minutes with a cork

1 cup broccoli florets

Salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 lb. buccatini pasta

1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley

Directions:Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tbsp. salt.

In a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan sauté garlic in olive oil until

light brown. Add cannellini beans, octopus and raw broccoli

and sauté until broccoli is softened (3 to 4 minutes). Season

with salt and pepper and set aside.

Cook buccatini according to package instructions, until al

dente. Drain in colander over sink and toss into pan with

octopus. Add parsley and toss to mix well. Pour into warm

serving dish and serve.

Yield: 4 servings