Espaguete com molho de tomate picante e anéis de lula fritos

Ingredientes

• 1 (28 Ounce) Can Imported Chopped Tomatoes (See My Note Above)
• 3 Garlic Cloves, Peeled And Minced
• 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Sea Salt And Black Pepper
• Red Pepper Flakes To Taste
• 5 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil
• 1 Pound Spaghetti
• 3/4 to 1 Pound Cleaned Calamari Cut Into Rings
• 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 Cup Semolina Or Fine Cornmeal
• 1/4 Cup Cornmeal
• Salt & Pepper
• Vegetable Oil For Frying
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley
• 3 Cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
• Zest From 1 Lemon

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   To prepare the gremolata, mix the parsley, garlic,...: To prepare the gremolata, mix the parsley, garlic, and lemon zest, and chop together until well mixed and fine, then set aside.

2. 2

   To prepare the sauce, heat the oil in...: To prepare the sauce, heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and once hot cook the garlic until fragrant and sizzling.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, and...: Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, and basil and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.

4. 4

   Place the pasta pot on to boil and...: Place the pasta pot on to boil and while the pasta is cooking, prepare the calamari.

5. 5

   Mix together the flours for the calamari in...: Mix together the flours for the calamari in a plastic bag and season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan until...: Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan until it reaches 375 degrees F.

7. 7

   Drop a handful of the calamari into the...: Drop a handful of the calamari into the flour mixture and shake off the excess.

8. 8

   Fry in small batches until golden brown and...: Fry in small batches until golden brown and then drain on paper towels.

9. 9

   Cook the pasta until it is al dente,...: Cook the pasta until it is al dente, and drain.

10. 10

    Mix the pasta with half the sauce and...: Mix the pasta with half the sauce and stir over medium high heat until pipping hot.

11. 11

    Divide the pasta into individual serving bowls, and...: Divide the pasta into individual serving bowls, and then top with an additional scoop of sauce.

12. 12

    Divide the calamari onto each bowl, and then...: Divide the calamari onto each bowl, and then sprinkle each with a little of the gremolata.

13. 13

    Serve immediately.