Spicy Sauteed Calamari Over Pasta

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I found this recipe on eastvillagekitchen.com and made it with my wife. it came out so good i had to add to my cookbook. if you like fra diavolo you'll love this! the version we just made was a little too spicy - i might try cutting down on the red pepper next time - but it was still really delicious. great over pasta, or on its own as an appetizer (double the serving count for appetizer).

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Steps

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Give the squid a good rinse after you cut them into 1 / 2 inch rings.

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Be sure to drain out the rinse water in a strainer.

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Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a wok or shallow saute pan.

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Add chopped garlic to the oil and cook until the garlic begins to become translucent or browns up a little.

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Add the calamari.

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Add tomato paste , red pepper , salt , pepper ,.

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Saute on medium heat for 8 minutes.

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Add a handful of italian parsley.

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Saute on medium heat for 2 more minutes.

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Serve with some additional parsley over pasta.

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Ingredients

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squid, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, garlic cloves, italian parsley, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper