Calamari Alla Toscana Recipe
Calamari with marinara sauce, red wine and fresh oregano
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Garlic, chopped fine
- 1 Lb. Calamari, cleaned and cut into rounds, tentacles left whole, drained well
- 2 Tbsp. Red wine
- 1 Cup Marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh oregano leaves, chopped
- 1/2 Tsp. Thyme leaves
- 8 Toast points
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan until hot but not smoking over medium heat.
- Add the chopped garlic to the oil and cook to a light brown color.
- Add the calamari, stirring constantly, cook for one minute.
- Add the red wine let cook for approximately 2 more minutes.
- Add your favorite brand of marinara sauce (or homemade) and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Season the calamari with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the fresh chopped oregano and thyme leaves and toss together.
- Divide the cooked calamari evenly between four bowls and garnish with 2 toast points for each serving.