AMALFI COAST CALAMARI Recipe
Our hand cut lightly fried calamari served atop pasta in red sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari and Pasta
Method
Preparation and Cooking
Prepare the Calamari
In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.
Fry the Calamari
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the calamari in batches, about 2-3 minutes per batch, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Red Sauce
In another skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the canned crushed tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in chopped basil.
Combine and Serve
Toss the cooked pasta in the red sauce until well coated. Serve the pasta topped with the fried calamari and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil if desired.
