Description
Easy Calamari Puttanesca is a flavorful dish that combines tender calamari with a robust tomato sauce, olives, and capers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, including their juice, and stir to combine.
- Add the sliced olives and capers to the skillet. Mix well.
- Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Gently add the calamari rings to the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the calamari is opaque and tender.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg