Baked Macaroni With Calamari Tomato Sauce Recipe Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni With Calamari Tomato Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 c. minced yellow onions; 2 x bay leaves; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp cayenne; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 c. minced peeled seeded fresh tomatoes; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 c. dry white wine; 7 c. water; 1/4 c. minced fresh basil leaves; 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 tsp sugar; 3/4 lb cleaned calamari tentacles and bodies removed, cut into rings; 1/8 tsp vegetable oil; 1 lb small elbow macaroni; 1/2 c. Kalamata olives pitted and halved; 1 c. fine dry bread crumbs Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 c. minced yellow onions
2 x bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne
1 tsp red pepper flakes
3 c. minced peeled seeded fresh tomatoes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp minced garlic
1 c. dry white wine
7 c. water
1/4 c. minced fresh basil leaves
1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves
1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 lb cleaned calamari tentacles and bodies removed, cut into rings
1/8 tsp vegetable oil
1 lb small elbow macaroni
1/2 c. Kalamata olives pitted and halved
1 c. fine dry bread crumbs Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil

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In a medium-size saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add in the onions, bay leaves, 1/2 tsp.
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of the salt, the cayenne, and pepper flakes.
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Cook, stirring, for 3 min.
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Add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, wine, 1 c. of the water, the basil, parsley, and sugar.
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Stir to mix.
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Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer till thick, for 45 min.
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Add in the calamari and simmer for 12 min.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the remaining 6 c. of water, 1/2 tsp.
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of the salt and the vegetable oil.
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Bring to a boil.
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Add in the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, till tender, about 8 min.
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Drain and rinse under cold water.
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Pour into a 2-qt baking dish.
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Pour the calamari sauce over the macaroni and stir to mix.
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Arrange the olives of the top of the macaroni.
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In a small mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 1/2 tsp.
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salt, black pepper and extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil.
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Mix well and sprinkle over the olives.
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Bake till the bread crumbs are golden, about 30 min.
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Spoon onto serving plates and garnish with parsley.
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This recipe yields 8 servings.

220

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 c. minced yellow onions, 2 x bay leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni With Calamari Tomato Sauce Recipe 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.

Baked Macaroni With Calamari Tomato Sauce Recipe

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