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Calamari in Padella
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 1
tender calamari sautéed with capers, kalamata olives, onions, garlic, and finished with red wine marinara, and basil.
Ingredients:
7 ounces sliced calamari, tubes and tentacles
1 tablespoon onion
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic
1/2 tablespoon capers
1/4 cup diced roma tomato
10 kalamata olives, halves
salt and pepper
1 pinch red chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons basil chiffonade
1/4 cup red wine
1/2 cup marinara sauce
Directions:
1. Add oil, onion, garlic, capers, olives, tomatoes, salt and pepper, and chili flakes, sauté.
2. Once sautéed, add calamari, and continue to sauté until calamari begins to curl.
3. Now add the red wine, continue tossing calamari.
4. Add marinara sauce and basil and heat until calamari is cooked, which means tender, don't cook until it's chewy!
5. Add salt and pepper if need for extra taste.
6. Serve as an appetizer, or make a little extra sauce and toss with some pasta, make sure you have some fine red wine!
By RecipeOfHealth.com