*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Braised Octopus (Polipi In Umido)

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2   lb           Small octopus
     1/2   lb           Onion -- finely chopped
   2                    Tomatoes -- skinned, chopped
   2       cl           Garlic -- chopped
   4       tb           Olive oil
   1       oz           Pine nuts
   6                    Fresh basil leaves
   1       sm           Glass white wine

  Clean the octopus. Heat oil in a saucepan and saute the onions.
  When they become transparent, add the garlic and tomatoes. Cook
  together for a few minutes, then add the pine nuts and the octopus;
  cook over high heat for another 2 or 3 minutes. Pour in wine, cover
  pan, and simmer gently until the octopus is cooked. The small ones
  will cook in less than 10 minutes. Just before cooking is
  completed, add basil leaves, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve with
  rice.
 

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