Octopus Pasta

* Exported from MasterCook *

OCTOPUS PASTA

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

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

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. NOTE: I used cleaned
fresh squid from the fish counter...easier and cheaper!



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