Frank’s Calamari and Red Sauce

From Robin: “Christmas Eve at the Tirico’s — lots of red wine!”

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs calamari, cleaned

• 3-5 cloves of garlic, chopped or pressed

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1⁄3 cup white wine

• 1 (28 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp basil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 lb pasta

Directions

1. Calamari should be cut into 1⁄2 inch circles, and cleaned before starting.

2. In a large frying pan, heat up olive oil and simmer garlic for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

3. Making sure the oil is hot, quickly fry the calamari and tentacles for 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Add white wine to glaze the pan while the calamari cooks (wine will boil).

5. Stir around, just scraping the bottom of the pan, then add the can of tomato sauce.

6. Stir in spices, and let simmer on a very low flame for 1 to 2 hours.

7. Serve over pasta.

Recipe from Frank Tirico