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Calamarata Pasta (Squid and Tomato Sauce)
This calamarata pasta is a traditional Italian dish made with fresh calamari, tomatoes and al dente pasta. Easy and delicious!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 588 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1.1 pounds calamari (squid) cleaned and sliced
- 14 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped (divided)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1-2 hot peppers or 2-3 dashes hot pepper flakes (divided)
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped (divided)
- 2-3 pinches salt
- 14 ounces Calamarata Pasta
Instructions
- In a large pan add 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ the finely chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley and ½-1 hot pepper chopped (or 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes) on medium heat cook for 2 minutes.
- Cook the pasta al dente in boiling salted water.
- Add the calamari and a pinch of salt and cook 2 minutes, move the mixture to a clean bowl, in the same pan add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the remaining garlic and hot pepper, heat for 30 seconds add the halved tomatoes, cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes stirring often, lower heat to low add the calamari mixture and heat through, taste for salt. Add the cooked al dent pasta, ¼-½ cup of pasta water and heat on high for 45-60 seconds tossing continuously until well combined and creamy. Serve with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Serve calamarata pasta dish right away as it tastes best fresh. If you do have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two. When reheating over low heat on the stove or in the microwave you may want to add a splash of water to loosen the pasta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
588kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
291mg
(97%)
Sodium
263mg
(11%)
Potassium
673mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
508IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 291mg | 97% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 673mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.