CALAMARI IN A CREAMY WHITE WINE SAUCE

Calamari in a Creamy White Wine Sauce image

This dish looks like you slaved over it and has such a rich taste that you don't need any sides. It is a creamy spicy calamari in white wine sauce over pasta. Dinner for two but easily doubled. Serve with the rest of the wine!

Provided by NUKA1

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ pound linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
8 ounces squid, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles
¾ cup white wine
3 cherry peppers, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cream
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded fresh basil
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic, and cook for a few seconds until it turns golden brown. Stir in the squid, and cook until it turns white. Pour in white wine and cherry pepper slices; bring to a simmer, and cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Stir cornstarch into the cream, and add to the simmering calamari. Season with red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper; stir until thickened. To serve, toss pasta with sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1229.5 calories, Carbohydrate 104.3 g, Cholesterol 417.3 mg, Fat 67.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 32.5 g, Sodium 306 mg, Sugar 6.9 g