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
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
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Sanjana Shima
[email protected]I would not recommend this dish to others.
Andy Canedo
[email protected]This dish is too salty for my taste.
Habon Hilowle
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I hoped.
Denise James
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Amjad Alkhazaleh
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great.
Jerrell Grisham
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.
lyndsey jensen
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Khanyisa Khweleni
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion.
Tony Simmons
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of calamari, but I loved this dish.
Jane Njeri
[email protected]The calamari was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.
Andre Comedy
[email protected]I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Malik Papu
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family!
Zothini Dlamini
[email protected]This calamari marinara is the best I've ever had. The calamari is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.