Time: 1h and 15 minutes
Ingredients (for 2 people):
- 1 packet of Scoiattolo Granpanzerotti filled with Ricotta, Spinach and Lemon Zest
- 1 kg of octopus (for this preparation, we suggest using only 300 g)
- 2 sticks of celery
- 2 spoons of Taggiasca olives
- Marjoram as required
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup of vinegar
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper as required
Method:
- To cook the octopus, boil a pan of cold water with the cup of vinegar, half a lemon cut in quarters, a stick of celery and some marjoram. When the water comes to the boil, immerse the octopus and cook it for about 40 minutes (the time is for about 1 kg in weight), then turn off the heat and leave it to cool in the cooking water.
*We recommend using a defrosted octopus because the result will be more tender. You can often find one in the fishmonger’s or, if you want to buy a fresh one, you can then freeze it and defrost it at home before cooking it. - In the meantime, cut the celery stick into rounds and put it in a bowl, add the olives and some marjoram leaves.
- Once the octopus has cooled to room temperature, cut a part into small pieces and add the other ingredients. Season it with a drizzle of oil, the juice and zest of half a lemon and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cook the Granpanzerotti directly in the pan with a drizzle of oil, a pinch of salt and 200 ml of water. When all the water has evaporated (5 minutes), the pasta will be ready to be served. Coat the Granpanzerotti with a drop of cold olive oil, arrange them on the plate and top them with a generous amount of octopus salad and olives.