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Light Tomato Pasta w/Octopus
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Light Tomato Pasta w/Octopus

jc.eeats
jc.eeats @jceeats
Bay Area

This pasta is the perfect balance of light and comforting. The sweetness of slow-cooked shallots and garlic sizzled in olive oil creates a savory foundation, while ripe tomatoes and a splash of white wine bring a gentle brightness that lingers on the palate. It's good on it's own or with any type of seafood!

Flavor breakdown:
Tomatoes & lemon → bring a fresh, tangy acidity that makes the dish feel light and vibrant.

Olive oil → adds richness and a smooth, slightly fruity base.

Shallots & garlic → give it a sweet-savory depth with a gentle bite.

White wine → adds a subtle sharpness and complexity, almost like a delicate background note.

Basil → finishes it with an herby, slightly peppery freshness.

Crushed Calabrian Chili Peppers→ medium spice that isn't overwhelming, just a warm, lingering kick that builds on the palate.

This pasta is the perfect balance of light and comforting. The sweetness of slow-cooked shallots and garlic sizzled in olive oil creates a savory foundation, while ripe tomatoes and a splash of white wine bring a gentle brightness that lingers on the palate. It's good on it's own or with any type of seafood!

Flavor breakdown:
Tomatoes & lemon → bring a fresh, tangy acidity that makes the dish feel light and vibrant.

Olive oil → adds richness and a smooth, slightly fruity base.

Shallots & garlic → give it a sweet-savory depth with a gentle bite.

White wine → adds a subtle sharpness and complexity, almost like a delicate background note.

Basil → finishes it with an herby, slightly peppery freshness.

Crushed Calabrian Chili Peppers→ medium spice that isn't overwhelming, just a warm, lingering kick that builds on the palate.

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Light Tomato Pasta w/Octopus

jc.eeats
jc.eeats @jceeats
Bay Area

This pasta is the perfect balance of light and comforting. The sweetness of slow-cooked shallots and garlic sizzled in olive oil creates a savory foundation, while ripe tomatoes and a splash of white wine bring a gentle brightness that lingers on the palate. It's good on it's own or with any type of seafood!

Flavor breakdown:
Tomatoes & lemon → bring a fresh, tangy acidity that makes the dish feel light and vibrant.

Olive oil → adds richness and a smooth, slightly fruity base.

Shallots & garlic → give it a sweet-savory depth with a gentle bite.

White wine → adds a subtle sharpness and complexity, almost like a delicate background note.

Basil → finishes it with an herby, slightly peppery freshness.

Crushed Calabrian Chili Peppers→ medium spice that isn't overwhelming, just a warm, lingering kick that builds on the palate.

This pasta is the perfect balance of light and comforting. The sweetness of slow-cooked shallots and garlic sizzled in olive oil creates a savory foundation, while ripe tomatoes and a splash of white wine bring a gentle brightness that lingers on the palate. It's good on it's own or with any type of seafood!

Flavor breakdown:
Tomatoes & lemon → bring a fresh, tangy acidity that makes the dish feel light and vibrant.

Olive oil → adds richness and a smooth, slightly fruity base.

Shallots & garlic → give it a sweet-savory depth with a gentle bite.

White wine → adds a subtle sharpness and complexity, almost like a delicate background note.

Basil → finishes it with an herby, slightly peppery freshness.

Crushed Calabrian Chili Peppers→ medium spice that isn't overwhelming, just a warm, lingering kick that builds on the palate.

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Ingredients

30 mins
4-6 people
  • 3/4 lbpasta (thin spaghetti)
  • 1/2 lb- 3/4 lb grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cupolive oil
  • 1 cupwhite wine
  • 1 cuppasta water
  • 2 tbspunsalted butter
  • 1 lbblanched octopus or any seafood of choice
  • 10-20garlic cloves (sliced)
  • 1shallot (minced)
  • 1lemon (zest & juice)
  • fresh basil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • chili peppers
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30 mins
  1. 1

    All the ingredients needed in photo form.

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  2. 2

    Prepare seafood (I used frozen cooked octopus and just gave it a rinse and pat dry). Slice garlic, dice shallots, and cut tomatoes in half.

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  3. 3

    Heat olive oil + butter (medium heat). Sauté shallots + garlic first and don’t let garlic burn. Add chili peppers to bloom in the oil for heat and aroma (30 seconds).

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  4. 4

    Cook pasta according to packaged directions and save 1 cup pasta water.

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  5. 5

    Add in tomatoes and let them break down into a light sauce. Season lightly with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.

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  6. 6

    On medium high heat, deglaze with white wine (Pinot Grigio). Let alcohol cook off 1–2 min. Add cooked octopus, but just warm it gently in the sauce (don’t overcook or it toughens).

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  7. 7

    Add pasta (al dente, straight from pot with some pasta water). Toss to coat.

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  8. 8

    Adjust seasonings and finish with lemon zest/juice and garnish with fresh basil.

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Pasta Chilies Lemon Shallot Seafood Grape Tomato Pepper Spaghetti Butter Basil Octopus Garlic Wine

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