Baked Macaroni with Calamari Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni with Calamari Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped yellow onions; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 cups chopped, peeled, seeded fresh tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 cup dry white wine; 7 cups water; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 pound cleaned calamari, tentacles and bodies removed, cut into rings; 1/8 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 pound small elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1 cup fine dried bread crumbs; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onions
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups chopped, peeled, seeded fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 cup dry white wine
7 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 pound cleaned calamari, tentacles and bodies removed, cut into rings
1/8 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound small elbow macaroni
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 cup fine dried bread crumbs
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1
In a medium-size saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the cayenne, and pepper flakes.
3
Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, wine, 1 cup of the water, the basil, parsley, and sugar.
5
Stir to mix.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until thick, for 45 minutes.
7
Add the calamari and simmer for 12 minutes.
8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
9
In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the remaining 6 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the vegetable oil.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes.
12
Drain and rinse under cool water.
13
Pour into a 2-quart baking dish.
14
Pour the calamari sauce over the macaroni and stir to mix.
15
Arrange the olives on the top of the macaroni.
16
In a small mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper and extra-virgin olive oil.
17
Mix well and sprinkle over the olives.
18
Bake until the bread crumbs are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
19
Spoon onto serving plates and garnish with parsley.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chopped yellow onions, 2 bay leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni with Calamari Tomato Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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