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Taco to Tomato no Pasta (Octopus and Tomato Pasta)

An easy dish that would also work well with prawns.

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Taco to Tomato no Pasta (Octopus and Tomato Pasta)

I used the precooked octopus from the frozen section at the Japanese grocer. They are conveniently cut into pieces, so all you need to do is add the to the dish.

Chapter: Easy Lunches
Page: 59
Ingredient Total: 10
Make it again? Yes

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Taco to Tomato no Pasta (Octopus and Tomato Pasta)

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