CALAMARI FRA DIAVOLO OVER LINGUINE

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I like calamari, but only the rings (nothing with tentacles please). I found some frozen calamari rings in the Seafood Department of my supermarket and bought them on impulse. I then had to figure out what to do with them, rather than just fry them. Here's what I came up with.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     European

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb linguine
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb frozen squid ring, thawed
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add red onion and saute until tender, about 5-10 minutes. Add bay leaf and garlic; cook for an additional minutes (do not let garlic burn).
  • Add calamari and saute for 2 minutes or so, until lightly colored. Add white wine, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until liquid is reduced. Add salt, red pepper,and marjoram; stir to combine. Add marinara sauce, bring to a slow simmer, then cover and cook gently for 20-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions.
  • When sauce is done, stir in fresh basil then spoonover linguine and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.6, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 269.1, Sodium 1496.8, Carbohydrate 120.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 22.5, Protein 36.7

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