Calamari in a Creamy White Wine Sauce

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!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 1230 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.