Calamari Pasta with Garlic and Vermouth

Name: Calamari Pasta with Garlic and Vermouth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g pasta, calamari-ring shape'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g baby squid, cleaned and sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp olive oil'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 spring onions, finely sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 clove garlic, peeled'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 fresh chilli, de-seeded and diced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '125ml dry white vermouth or white wine'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '60ml pasta cooking water'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp unsalted butter'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'handful chopped parsley'}

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Indulge in this delectable Calamari Pasta with Garlic and Vermouth, featuring tender calamari and baby squid. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect quick meal for seafood lovers!

352 kcal /serving 10 mins Serves 4 Easy Italian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g pasta, calamari-ring shape'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g baby squid, cleaned and sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp olive oil'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 spring onions, finely sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 clove garlic, peeled'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 fresh chilli, de-seeded and diced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '125ml dry white vermouth or white wine'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '60ml pasta cooking water'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp unsalted butter'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'handful chopped parsley'}

Preparation

Slice the squid into 1cm rings and leave the tentacles whole.
Finely slice the spring onions, peel the garlic, and dice the chilli after removing the seeds.

Cooking

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Sauté the spring onions for 1 minute, then add grated garlic and diced chilli, stirring well.
Add the squid rings and cook for about 2 minutes.
Pour in the vermouth and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the squid is tender and the liquid reduces.
Stir in the reserved pasta water and butter, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Plating & Serving

Drain the pasta and combine it with the squid sauce in the pan.
Toss everything together until well coated.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavour, substitute the vermouth with a dry white wine. Adjust the amount of chilli to your heat preference.

Suggested Sides

crusty bread green salad

Nutrition per Serving

352 Calories

39.6g Protein 34% DV

10.9g Carbs 4% DV

13.2g Fat 17% DV

0.6g Fiber 2% DV

1.2g Sugars

117mg Sodium 8% DV

590mg Cholesterol 168% DV

Diet Type	Low Sodium
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Pescatarian Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free