Italian Christmas eve favorite – use your favorite spaghetti or tomato sauce as the base. This recipe can be doubled or tripled easily. Serve as a side, appetizer, or over pasta. Buon Natale!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds calamari, cleaned
- 4 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup Chianti wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
Directions
Step 1
Separate the tentacles from the long body of the calamari, if not done already. Slice the body, or calamari tubes into rings about 1/2 to 2/3 inch thick, set aside.
Step 2
In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, red wine, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and cheese. Simmer on medium low for about 30 minutes to give the alcohol in the wine time to evaporate, and all the flavors time to blend.
Step 3
Add the calamari to the sauce. Continue to slowly simmer for about another 20 – 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Calamari is done when it is plump and more opaque. Do not cook on higher heat or for a longer period, as calamari is famous for becoming rubbery.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 257 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat7g | 8% |
Saturated Fat2g | 10% |
Cholesterol360mg | 120% |
Sodium1004mg | 44% |
Total Carbohydrate16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein28g | |
Vitamin C22mg | 108% |
Calcium152mg | 12% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium988mg | 21% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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