Name: Barilla Octopus Ditali Pasta Salad with Nduja
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Ditali pasta; 1 cup nduja; 2 lb octopus; 2 pts multicolour cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 lemons, juiced; 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn; 3/4 onion

Barilla Octopus Ditali Pasta Salad with Nduja

55 minutes

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With over 500 miles of coastline, Calabria houses some of the best seafood in Italy. Between the premium Barilla Ditali pasta, octopus and cured nduja pork in this Calabrian pasta salad, the only thing missing is a coastal breeze as you savour it! Best served with Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva, Il Ducale Taste profile: Dry, medium to full-bodied; with cherry, plum, spice, and leather notes.

Chef Lorenzo Boni Recipes

Ingredients

4 servings

1 boxBarilla Ditali pasta

1 cupnduja

2 lboctopus

2 ptsmulticolour cherry tomatoes, halved

2lemons, juiced

6 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided

1/2 cupbasil leaves, torn

3/4onion

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Boil octopus in salted water with 3/4 onion, for approximately 35 minutes, turn off heat and let cool down in its own broth for about 2 hours.

Step 2

Strain octopus and cut it into 1/2 inch long pieces.

Step 3

Cook Barilla Ditali pasta according to the directions but drain 1 minute earlier and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Let cool down to room temperature, flat on a sheet pan.

Step 4

In a hot skillet, sear the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 5

In a separate skillet, gently dissolve nduja with remaining olive oil. Add octopus and sauté together for 1 minute.

Step 6

Stir in Barilla Ditali pasta, lemon juice, tomatoes and fresh basil before serving.

Ditali

Ditali, with its short tubular shape, originates from the region of Campania in Southern Italy. Its compact shape makes it an excellent choice for classic soups and pasta salads, as it captures hearty broths and dressings. Ditali is a go-to option for simple yet satisfying meals.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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