Polpi Affogati

• 8 tbsp olive oil
• 8 baby octopus, about 120-150g each, cleaned
• 2 garlic cloves, fin

Heat the olive oil in an earthenware pot or casserole (one with a tight-fitting lid). Add the octopus and fry, stirring, for a minute or so. Add the garlic and chilli and fry for a few seconds, then add the tomato pulp.

Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer very gently for 20-30 minutes. The octopus will be cooked by now. Open the lid, scatter in the chopped parsley and season with