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Heat olive oil in a pan, mince and sauté 2 cloves of garlic.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt to the pan from step 1, and sauté lightly.
Add the bite-sized boiled octopus from step 2 and sauté.
Remove only the octopus, pour in 150ml of water, add 1 cup of oatmeal, and boil. Mash the tomatoes with a masher.
Add back the octopus you set aside along with the parmesan cheese, mixing evenly. (Taste and season with salt.)
Plate and top with a little basil and parmesan cheese.