Octopus Genovese Pasta

By the GetYourMacros team · 10 September 2026

A rich and savory pasta sauce where octopus and onions slow-cook into a delicious cream.

• Time 35 min
• Course First course
• Diet Pescatarian
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens gluten, shellfish

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 65 g Wholegrain pasta
• 130 g Octopus
• 250 g Onion
• 50 ml Light beer
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 g Carrots

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Finely slice the onions and the carrot.
2. Sauté the vegetables in a pot with the olive oil for 5 minutes, then add the diced octopus.
3. Pour in the beer and let the alcohol evaporate over medium heat for 2 minutes.
4. Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 25 minutes, adding water if the sauce gets too dry.
5. The onions should be completely soft and the octopus very tender.
6. Boil the wholegrain pasta, drain it al dente, and mix it into the octopus and onion sauce.
7. Serve with plenty of black pepper.

Tips

• The beer adds a deep, malty flavor that complements the sweetness of the onions perfectly.
• This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors have time to develop.

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