Adriatic Spaghetti- Spaghetti Dell'adriatico

* Exported from MasterCook *

ADRIATIC SPAGHETTI - SPAGHETTI DELL'ADRIATICO

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Seafood
Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 sm Octopus (about 3 1/4 pounds)
1/2 c Olive oil
1 pn Rosemary
1 Bay leaf
1 pn Oregano
1 t Cumin seeds
Chopped parsley
1 Green chili pepper chopped
1/2 lb Tomatoes, peeled and cut in
-strips
3 Cloves garlic, (inner buds
-removed), chopped
Salt and pepper
1 lb Spaghetti

Serves 4 to 6

The octopus must be very carefully washed and dried,
and the mouth removed. Cover the bottom of a saucepan
with oil; add the rosemary, bay leaf oregano, cumin
seeds, parley, chili pepper, tomatoes and chopped
garlic. Place the octopus on top of this mixture and
season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot very
tightly and simmer for about 45 minutes. Cook the
spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water until it
is 'al dente' (firm to the bite). Drain and turn onto
a warm serving dish. Mix the octopus sauce into the
spaghetti. Serve piping hot.



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