Mother's Day with Lidia Bastianich

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds octopus, cleaned
  • 1 wine cork
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 medium Idaho potatoes, whole
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 Bermuda onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • Lemon wedges for garnish
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • 4 plump garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
  • 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 cups chopped leek, 1/4-inch white and green pieces
  • 5 quarts water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano
  • Recommended Equipment
  • A heavy-bottomed 6-quart saucepan or soup pot, with a cover

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