Htapodi Me Makaronaki Kofto Stewed Octopus With Macaroni

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This is really quite delicious. if you've never tried octopus, i urge you to. it is meaty and rich-tasting, and the macaroni tastes wonderful cooked in the rich juices it produces.

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Steps

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Rinse the octopus under cold , running water and place in pot dripping wet.

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Add the red wine , garlic , onion , bay leaf and cinnamon and cover the pot.

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Bring to the boil over low heat.

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It is tender when pierced easily with a fork.

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Remove the octopus and let cool until cool enough to handle and cut into bite-size pieces.

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Meanwhile , in pot you have cooked the octopus in , add tomatoes and olive oil.

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Boil for 8-10 minutes to bind the sauce.

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Stir in the cut octopus and nearly-cooked macaroni and simmer for the remaining 3-4 minutes required to cook your macaroni.

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Stir in butter.

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Remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick.

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Bon appetit.

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Ingredients

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octopus, red wine, garlic clove, onion, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, elbow macaroni, butter