Ingredients:
1 lb spaghetti
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried red chilies, crushed
2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled, deseeded or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, with liquid
3/4 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
Directions:
Saute the shallots, garlic, and half of the parsley on low heat in 4 tbsp of the oil.
They should only get transparent.
Add the octopus and the chilie; increase the heat.
When the octopus starts to change color, add half of the wine and reduce the liquid to 1/3.
Add the tomatoes, but no salt yet.
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).
Now add salt and pepper.
Remove from heat.
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.
Add the rest of the wine, let just boil and immediately remove from heat.
Let cool, uncovered.
Peel the shrimp (save the gravy).
Put the sauce to a boil, add the capers, parsley and the prawns with their gravy.
Bring to a boil and serve immediately with spaghetti.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 80 min.