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Name: Authentic Caracoles en Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: 1 kg canned or pre-cooked large land snails (caracoles); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (pimentón dulce); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot paprika (optional, for heat); 1 cup dry white wine; 400 g canned crushed tomatoes or 3-4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and crushed; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup water or vegetable broth (if needed for consistency)