Jul 14 2026
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Sautéed Calamari In Red Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Il Porto Restaurant
Time40m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Red Sauce

Method

Preparation of Calamari

  1. 1

    Clean the Calamari

    Rinse the fresh calamari under cold water. Remove the head and tentacles, and slice the body into rings. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Calamari

    In a bowl, combine the calamari rings with salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix well and set aside.

Preparation of Red Sauce

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red wine, dried basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooking the Calamari

  1. 5

    Sauté the Calamari

    In a separate skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned calamari and red chili flakes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the calamari is just cooked through (it should be opaque and tender).

  2. 6

    Combine with Sauce

    Once the calamari is cooked, pour the prepared red sauce over it in the skillet. Stir gently to combine and let it simmer together for another 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    Serve the sautéed calamari in red sauce hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or over pasta.

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