Calamari in Red Wine and Tomato Sauce

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Italian Christmas eve favorite - use your favorite spaghetti or tomato sauce as the base. This recipe can be doubled or tripled easily. Serve as a side, appetizer, or over pasta. Buon Natale!

Submitted by NCANGELONE
Updated on January 8, 2023
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 pounds calamari, cleaned

  • 4 cups tomato sauce

  • 1 cup Chianti wine

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • ⅓ cup grated Romano cheese

Directions

  1. Separate the tentacles from the long body of the calamari, if not done already. Slice the body, or calamari tubes into rings about 1/2 to 2/3 inch thick, set aside.

  2. In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, red wine, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and cheese. Simmer on medium low for about 30 minutes to give the alcohol in the wine time to evaporate, and all the flavors time to blend.

  3. Add the calamari to the sauce. Continue to slowly simmer for about another 20 - 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Calamari is done when it is plump and more opaque. Do not cook on higher heat or for a longer period, as calamari is famous for becoming rubbery.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
7g Fat
16g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 360mg 120%
Sodium 1004mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 152mg 12%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 988mg 21%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.