Adriatic Spaghetti - Spaghetti dell'adriatico

Name: Adriatic Spaghetti - Spaghetti dell'adriatico
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 pounds octopus (one small); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 pinch rosemary leaves; 1 whole bay leaves; 1 pinch oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 x parsley leaves chopped fresh; 1 whole green chili peppers chopped; 1/2 pound tomatoes peeled and cut into strips; 3 cloves garlic chopped; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste; 1 pound spaghetti

Servings: persons

3 1/4 pounds octopus (one small)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pinch rosemary leaves
1 whole bay leaves
1 pinch oregano
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 x parsley leaves chopped fresh
1 whole green chili peppers chopped
1/2 pound tomatoes peeled and cut into strips
3 cloves garlic chopped
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste
1 pound spaghetti

1
Serves 4 to 6 The octopus must be very carefully washed and dried, and the mouth removed.
2
Cover the bottom of a saucepan with oil; add the rosemary, bay leaf oregano, cumin seeds, parley, chili pepper, tomatoes and chopped garlic.
3
Place the octopus on top of this mixture and season with salt and pepper.
4
Cover the pot very tightly and simmer for about 45 minutes.
5
Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water until it is 'al dente' (firm to the bite).
6
Drain and turn onto a warm serving dish.
7
Mix the octopus sauce into the spaghetti.
8
Serve piping hot.
9
Garnish as desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 pounds octopus (one small), 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 pinch rosemary leaves, 1 whole bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Adriatic Spaghetti - Spaghetti dell'adriatico falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!