Calamari in Red Wine and Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Calamari in Red Wine and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

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

Ciabatta Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Calamari in Red Wine and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 256.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.1g 56%

Carbohydrates: 15.5g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 6.7g

Fat: 6.5g 10%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 359.5mg 120%

Vitamin A Iu: 732.2IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.1mg 78%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 21.5mg 36%

Folate: 28.3mcg 7%

Calcium: 151.9mg 15%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 86.3mg 31%

Potassium: 987.7mg 28%

Sodium: 1004.3mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 58.2

*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.