Classic Italian Calamarata - Pasta with Calamari & Tomato Sauce

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4.8

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    464 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Classic Italian Calamarata - Pasta with Calamari & Tomato Sauce

Classic Italian Calamarata is LOADED with seafood flavour and made with super simple ingredients! Ready in 20 minutes and SO tasty, if you love pasta and seafood this is sure to become a favorite.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 whole calamari about 500gr fresh or defrosted
  • 400 g Calamarata Pasta or mezzi paccheri
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 60 ml white wine
  • 1 tablespoon double-concentrated tomato paste
  • 300 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves finely chopped
  • sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Start by cleaning the calamari: rinse them under running water, remove the head (cut eyes and mouth off) and the tentacles and keep them aside, remove the pen of the internal cartilage and the insides. Then peel the skin off with your hands or a small knife.
  2. Cut the calamari into rings, in a similar size to the calamarata pasta.
  3. Cook the calamarata pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, al dente, about 2-3 min less than package instructions.
  4. Whilst te pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: heat the olive oil in a large pan, over medium heat.
  5. Add chopped calamari and garlic and sautee for 2 minutes.
  6. Mix the tomato paste with the wine, pour over the sides of the pan and allow the alcohol to evaporate.
  7. Fold in chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
  8. Drain the pasta al dente, keeping some cooking water aside.
  9. Add a ladle of cooking water to the pan with the calamari sauce, then add the pasta and mix well
  10. Season the calamarata pasta with fresh chopped parsley and extra freshly ground black pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 464kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 48mg (2%) Potassium 453mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 596IU (12%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 464kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Potassium 453mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 596IU 12%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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