Tasty squid is sauteed in a garlic and tomato sauce, then served over linguine.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
- 28 fluid ounces water
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- crushed red pepper to taste
- 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguine pasta
- 3 pounds squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
PREPARATION:
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook until lightly brown. Stir in tomato puree, water, red wine, salt, sugar and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Stir calamari into the tomato puree mixture. Continue to simmer approximately 15 minutes, until squid is opaque. Check frequently to avoid overcooking squid. Serve squid and sauce over cooked linguine.