Moscardini Affogati (Senza Pane)
Braised Baby Octopus (without bread)
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread or bread substitutes. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Roman dish, tender baby octopuses are slowly braised in a rich, savory tomato sauce with garlic, white wine, and sometimes chili, until incredibly tender. Usually served with crusty bread for dipping, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Baby octopus (moscardini), canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, white wine, chili flakes (optional), parsley, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no bread or bread substitutes. Confirm the tomato sauce contains no added sugar and avoid excessive sauce if carbs are very strict.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per i Moscardini Affogati, per favore, senza pane. La salsa di pomodoro è senza zuccheri aggiunti?
For the Moscardini Affogati, please serve without bread. Is the tomato sauce without added sugar?
Watch out for
Almost always served with bread for dipping into the sauce. Tomato sauce can contain hidden sugars or be higher in carbs if a large portion is consumed. White wine reduces carb content during cooking, but residual carbs remain.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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