Calamari Marinara Recipe

Name: Calamari Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, sliced thin; 1 serrano chile pepper, sliced thin; 3 garlic cloves, crushed or minced; 1 anchovy fillet; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup clam juice; 6 cups crushed or pureed Italian plum tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 pounds frozen calamari (tubes and tentacles), thawed, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley; Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (optional); 1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, sliced thin
1 serrano chile pepper, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
1 anchovy fillet
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup clam juice
6 cups crushed or pureed Italian plum tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds frozen calamari (tubes and tentacles), thawed, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (optional)
1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

1
Drizzle olive oil into saucepan (not over heat). Add onions, Serrano pepper, garlic, anchovy filet, red pepper flakes, and salt. Place pot over medium-high heat. When onions start to sizzle after a minute or so, stir and cook until onions and garlic just start to turn golden, 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in wine.
2
Cook until wine is reduced by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add clam juice, tomatoes, and oregano. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. When sauce begins to bubble, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
3
Transfer calamari to sauce pot; stir gently. Simmer until calamari are tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley.
4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
5
Stir some sauce into the hot, drained pasta. Serve in warm bowls topped with more marinara sauce and grated cheese.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 yellow onion, sliced thin, 1 serrano chile pepper, sliced thin, 3 garlic cloves, crushed or minced, and more.

Yes, Calamari Marinara falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Calamari Marinara

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