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Pasta with Calamari Sauce

Yields1 ServingPrep Time30 minsCook Time1 hr 15 minsTotal Time1 hr 45 mins

Our pasta with calamari sauce dish is a traditional recipe, best served with a pasta shape like cavatappi.

Pasta with Calamari Sauce

 2 lbs whole squid with tentacles, cleaned and cut (see notes)
 2 tetrapacks Colavita Crushed Tomatoes
 1 tbsp parsley
 dried oregano
 Salt and pepper, to taste
 4 tsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 2 cloves garlic, chopped
 ½ cup dry sherry
 1 lb Colavita Cavatappi
1

Clean and cut the squid. Rinse with cold water and pat down with paper towels.

2

Leave the tentacles intact and cut the main body into segments.

3

In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes with the parsley, oregano, salt and pepper; simmer for 30 minutes.

4

Meanwhile; heat the oil over medium high heat in a frying pan; add the garlic; lightly brown. Add the squid and saute for 10 minutes. Add the sherry and stir.

5

Add the squid mixture to the tomato sauce and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

6

Add cooked Rigatoni to the sauce and Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 353mg118%
Sodium 775mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Protein 26g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.