PASTA WITH SQUID, TOMATOES, AND CAPERS

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Raisin     Basil     Pine Nut     Squid     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb cleaned squid, bodies and tentacles separated but kept intact
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (1 1/2-inch) fresh red or green Thai or serrano chile, halved crosswise
1/2 lb grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup drained bottled capers, rinsed, patted dry, and coarsely chopped
1/2 lb campanelle (small bell-shaped pasta) or fusilli pasta
1/2 cup loosely packed torn fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 (1- by 1/2-inch) strip fresh lemon zest , finely chopped

Steps:

  • If squid are large, halve ring of tentacles, then cut longer tentacles, if attached, crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Pull off flaps from squid bodies and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut bodies crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Pat squid dry.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic and chile, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squid and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes and wine and simmer, stirring, 2 minutes. Add raisins and capers and simmer, stirring, 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
  • Add pasta to tomato mixture with 1/4 cup reserved cooking water and cook over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in basil, pine nuts, zest, and salt and pepper to taste. If pasta looks dry, moisten with more cooking water.
  • Divide pasta among 4 plates, then drizzle each serving with some of remaining 3 tablespoons oil.

Rosie Gregory
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This pasta dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to wow everyone at your table.


Chastity StJulian
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I love this pasta dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tyson FINLEY
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had some leftover tomatoes from a previous meal and I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the squid was tender.


Tristan La Point
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I'm not a big fan of squid, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Marikit Maglasang-Lopez
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had some leftover tomatoes from a previous meal and I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the squid was tender.


MD Liton Mia
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This pasta dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to wow everyone at your table.


mavayeya uri
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I love this pasta dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jackson Henderson
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover squid. I had some leftover squid from a previous meal and I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the squid was tender.


Adamhall499
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I'm not a big fan of squid, but this pasta dish was amazing! The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


150kVibes xo
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had some leftover tomatoes from a previous meal and I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the squid was tender.


Nkosana Tshabalala
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I'm not a big fan of squid, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


jane jan
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This pasta dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to wow everyone at your table.


MD NUR UDDIN NM
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I love this pasta dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Biz App
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had some leftover tomatoes from a previous meal and I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the squid was tender.


Bridget Mushimiyimaana
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I'm not a big fan of squid, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ronaldo Winstanley
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This pasta dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to wow everyone at your table.


Edgardo Matos
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I love this pasta dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Carm C
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover squid. I had some leftover squid from a previous meal and I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out great! The squid was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Walter Maodzeka
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I made this pasta dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The squid was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Petar Todorovic
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This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The squid was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was flavorful and tangy. I added a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little spice, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish a