CALAMARI MACARONATHA
This is the 'easy' version of the classic Greek dish macaronatha, which is octopus meat in a delicious tomato-based sauce over macaroni, topped with grated sheep's milk cheese. Squid is easier to obtain, and is usually sold already cleaned, thus the ease. Goes well with a fruity blush wine like white Zinfandel. Enjoy!
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Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a small sauce pan, boil the squid in 3 cups of water mixed with the red wine vinegar for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, cut into bite-sized rings/pieces, and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet. Saute the onion and garlic until onion is tender, but not brown. Stir in the squid, and saute for 2 minutes. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, white wine and lemon juice. Season with cinnamon stick, bay leaves, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes partially covered, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, and mix in cooked pasta. Serve topped with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679.3 calories, Carbohydrate 86.7 g, Cholesterol 275 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 536.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
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Auwalu Mohd
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my calamari macaronatha turned out really dry. The sauce didn't seem to coat the pasta very well.
Sagar Giri
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.
Sunita Palaveettil
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would recommend it to anyone who loves seafood.
Donald Aiabe
[email protected]This dish was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
UM Mamun
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of calamari, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The sauce was very flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
dakota Baron
[email protected]I thought the flavors in this dish were a bit bland.
Marjorie Ndhlovu
[email protected]The calamari was a bit tough, but the sauce was very good.
NANTABA GETRUDE
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would recommend it to anyone who loves seafood pasta.
Jou Nefzi
[email protected]I love the combination of calamari and pasta. This dish is a great way to get a seafood fix without having to go to a restaurant.
Ndiphiwe Zaza
[email protected]This calamari macaronatha was a huge hit with my family! The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.