Up the Creek

Tinned octopus is the secret to this cozy, aromatic weeknight ragu. The cooked octopus is already tender and ready to eat, so you don’t have to simmer your sauce for hours. A little bit of heat enhances the mild sweetness of this pantry staple and the flavorful olive oil from the tin imbues every bite of this pasta. This sauce has a subtle kick from Calabrian chiles, but if you’re craving a little more heat then feel free to add more.

Create your very own Island Creek inspired Tinned Fish Charcuterie Board this holiday. Let's just say we've made a few of these in our time and we've learned a lot. Here are our top tips.