Calamarata Pasta (Squid and Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients

• 1.1 pounds calamari (squid) cleaned and sliced
• 14 cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped (divided)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1-2 hot peppers or 2-3 dashes hot pepper flakes (divided)
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped (divided)
• 2-3 pinches salt
• 14 ounces calamarata pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pan add 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ the finely chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley and ½-1 hot pepper chopped (or 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes) on medium heat cook for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook the pasta al dente in boiling salted water.

3. 3

   Add the calamari and a pinch of salt and cook 2 minutes, move the mixture to a clean bowl, in the same pan add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the remaining garlic and hot pepper, heat for 30 seconds add the halved tomatoes, cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes stirring often, lower heat to low add the calamari mixture and heat through, taste for salt. Add the cooked al dent pasta, ¼-½ cup of pasta water and heat on high for 45-60 seconds tossing continuously until well combined and creamy. Serve with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!