Penne with Calamari and Malvasia Recipe

Name: Penne with Calamari and Malvasia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 8 medium plum tomatoes, roughly chopped to yield 2 cups; 1 tablespoon hot red pepper; 1 pound Calamari, cleaned, tentacles chopped fine, tubes sliced very thin; 1 cup Malvasia wine; 1 pound penne pasta; 1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons salt

Servings: persons

1
Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
2
In a 12 to 14 inch saute pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat until smoking.
3
Add parsley and onion and cook until softened but not brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and hot pepper and cook until breaking down, about 5 to 6 minutes.
5
Add calamari and Malvasia, season with salt and pepper, stir through and remove from heat.
6
Cook pasta according to package instructions until just al dente.
7
Drain well and pour hot pasta to calamari pan.
8
Return to heat and toss until well coated and calamari is completely opaque.
9
Pour into heated serving dish, sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs and serve.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup, 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, 8 medium plum tomatoes, roughly chopped to yield 2 cups, and more.

Yes, Penne with Calamari and Malvasia 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.

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Penne with Calamari and Malvasia

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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