Best 3 Calamari Marinara Recipes

Calamari marinara is an Italian dish consisting of squid or cuttlefish braised in a marinara sauce, typically served with pasta. This classic seafood dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean. The squid or cuttlefish is usually cooked until tender, and the marinara sauce is made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. Calamari marinara can be made with a variety of ingredients, and there are many different ways to prepare it. Whether you like your calamari marinara spicy or mild, served over pasta or with a side of vegetables, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. So read on to find the best calamari marinara recipe for you.

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CALAMARI MARINARA

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Calamari has an unfair reputation for being tricky to work with and that it's rubbery when cooked. Here's the secret: cook it in 45 seconds or 45 minutes--very quickly or a long slow simmer. For this marinara dish, I use the long simmer method.

Provided by Chef John

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, sliced thin
1 serrano chile pepper, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
1 anchovy fillet
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup clam juice
6 cups crushed or pureed Italian plum tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds frozen calamari (tubes and tentacles), thawed, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ cup freshly chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

Steps:

Drizzle olive oil into saucepan (not over heat). Add onions, Serrano pepper, garlic, anchovy filet, red pepper flakes, and salt. Place pot over medium-high heat. When onions start to sizzle after a minute or so, stir and cook until onions and garlic just start to turn golden, 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in wine.
Cook until wine is reduced by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add clam juice, tomatoes, and oregano. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. When sauce begins to bubble, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
Transfer calamari to sauce pot; stir gently. Simmer until calamari are tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
Stir some sauce into the hot, drained pasta. Serve in warm bowls topped with more marinara sauce and grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 806.4 calories, Carbohydrate 117.8 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 53.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 921.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

PAN-SEARED CALAMARI WITH SPICY MARINARA OVER LINGUINE

Pan-Seared Calamari with Spicy Marinara over Linguine image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound calamari, sliced into rings
2 (15-ounce) cans pasta sauce with roasted garlic (recommended: Hunt's)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Chopped fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet and a small saucepot. To both, add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add calamari to the skillet and cook 2 minutes. Then to both, add pasta sauce and crushed red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until calamari is tender. Reserve tomato sauce in the saucepot for another meal.
Transfer linguine to a serving platter. Spoon all of the calamari and tomato sauce over linguine. Garnish with basil, if desired.

CALAMARI MARINARA

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I adopted this recipe because of our children's affinity to seafood. When our oldest was little, he would call the tentacle part "legs". He would devour them when they were just lightly sautéed in butter. I know they will love this recipe as well!

Provided by Karen Rees

Categories Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 c olive oil
3 minced garlic
1 c onions, finely chopped
1/4 c chopped parsley
2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 lb squid, cleaned and sliced
1/4 c white wine
1/4 c clam juice
3 c marinara sauce
1 tsp oregano
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
red pepper flakes

Steps:

1. Heat oil and saute garlic and onions until slightly brown.
2. Add basil, parsley, squid, wine, clam juice, marinara sauce, oregano, salt and peppers.
3. Cook until squid is tender.

Tips:

Choose fresh calamari. Fresh calamari should have a firm texture and a slightly briny smell. Avoid calamari that is slimy or has a strong fishy odor.
Clean the calamari properly. To clean calamari, first remove the head and tentacles. Then, cut the body of the calamari into rings or strips. Be sure to remove the ink sac, which is located near the head.
Cook the calamari quickly. Calamari is a delicate seafood that can easily become tough if it is overcooked. Cook calamari for no more than 2-3 minutes per side.
Use a flavorful marinade. A flavorful marinade will help to enhance the taste of the calamari. Some good options for marinades include olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs.
Serve the calamari with a variety of dipping sauces. Calamari can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as marinara sauce, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Calamari is a versatile and delicious seafood that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a main course that is sure to impress, calamari is a great choice. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily create a delicious calamari dish that your family and friends will love.