Spaghetti Castellammare Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Castellammare
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; ½ teaspoon dried red chili, crushed; 2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled, deseeded or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, with liquid; ¾ cup dry white wine; 1 (1 lb) octopus, pounded, gutted and cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 lb raw prawns, with shells; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed (preferably salted); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb spaghetti
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
½ teaspoon dried red chili, crushed
2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled, deseeded or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, with liquid
¾ cup dry white wine
1 (1 lb) octopus, pounded, gutted and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 lb raw prawns, with shells
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed (preferably salted)
salt and pepper

1
Saute the shallots, garlic, and half of the parsley on low heat in 4 tbsp of the oil.
2
They should only get transparent.
3
Add the octopus and the chilie; increase the heat.
4
When the octopus starts to change color, add half of the wine and reduce the liquid to 1/3.
5
Add the tomatoes, but no salt yet.
6
Let simmer slowly without lid until the octopus is tender and the sauce has thickened (30-60 minutes) (add a little water if it gets too thick).
7
Now add salt and pepper.
8
Remove from heat.
9
While the sauce is simmering, saute the prawns in a skillet on high heat in the rest of the oil until they are red but not done.
10
Add the rest of the wine, let just boil and immediately remove from heat.
11
Let cool, uncovered.
12
Peel the shrimp (save the gravy).
13
Put the sauce to a boil, add the capers, parsley and the prawns with their gravy.
14
Bring to a boil and serve immediately with spaghetti.

354

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb spaghetti, 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 shallots, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Castellammare 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.

Spaghetti Castellammare

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