Kokoras Krasatos (Rooster in Wine Sauce)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 1 package macaroni N5 ~ A cock in portions (about 2 pounds) ~ A cup of red dry wine ~ 1/2 cup olive oil ~ 2 cans tomatoes in juice ~ 4 fresh ripe tomatoes peeled and graded ~ 1 onion finely chopped ~ 2 cloves garlic grated ~ 1 cinnamon stick ~ 4-5 pepper corns ~ 2 bay leaves ~ A pinch of sugar ~ 1 cup of grated cheese (mizithra) ~ Salt to taste	Kerkiraiki Pastitsatha Is the same as Rooster in Wine Sauce but adding 1-2 more onions and no bay leaves.

 

~ Wash the rooster under plenty of running water and cut in serving pieces. ~ Pour the olive oil in a pan, heat up and sauté the portions of the meat well on all sides. ~ Add the garlic and chopped onion and give them a turn or two. ~ Add the wine, wait for 3-4 minutes for the alcohol to evaporate; otherwise the food will be a little bitter. ~ Then add all the spices and herbs, add the can tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, and 1 cup of hot water or until it covers the meat. ~ Stir all ingredients to mix well. ~ Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours on low heat to thicken the sauce. ~ Boil pasta in abundant salted water and drain. ~ Sprinkle the pasta with some olive oil and mix well. ~ Serve pasta in individual plates or in a platter. ~ Sprinkle with some grated cheese. ~ Serve rooster serving pieces with the sauce in a separate plate. ~ Serve some dry grated cheese on the side. ~ Good luck and bon appétit.