Adriatic spaghetti

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1smallOctopus (about 3 1/4 lbs.)
½cupOlive oil
pinchRosemary
1eachBay leaf
pinchOregano
1teaspoonCumin seeds
Chopped parsley
1eachGreen chili pepper chopped
½poundsTomatoes, peeled and cut in strips
3eachesCloves Garlic, chopped (inner buds removed)
Salt and pepper
1poundsSpaghetti

Directions

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. Serves 4 to 6 Posted By: STEPHEN CEIDEBURG 9/92 Reposted By: Jim Bodle 2/95

Submitted By JIM BODLE On 02-17-95