Calamari Macaronatha

SUBMITTED BY: Tiny Poem 

"This is the 'easy' version of the classic Greek dish macaronatha, which is octopus meat in a delicious tomato-based sauce over macaroni, topped with grated sheep's milk cheese. Squid is easier to obtain, and is usually sold already cleaned, thus the ease. Goes well with a fruity blush wine like white zinfandel. Enjoy!"
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound squid, cleaned
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Mizithra cheese

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  2. In a small sauce pan, boil the squid in 3 cups of water mixed with the red wine vinegar for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, cut into bite-sized rings/pieces, and set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet. Saute the onion and garlic until onion is tender, but not brown. Stir in the squid, and saute for 2 minutes. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, white wine and lemon juice. Season with cinnamon stick, bay leaves, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes partially covered, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat, and mix in cooked pasta. Serve topped with grated cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2003 by MEGAN555 
This is very nice! You should serve it with chinese sweet and sour sauce. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 6, 2003 by MARIA ERIKSSON 
This was really tasty (in spite of another reviewers silly suggestion to add Chinese sweet and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 20, 2005 by Mad Greek 
Very nice. But even without having read the other comments, I reduced boiling time on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 30, 2007 by Chef Mom R.D. 
My husband has been talking about this meal since last summer when we had something very much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2006 by ling-ling 
lots of stars MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on may 1, 2005 by ETHANJOHN1 
smelled great but the garlic and onion are over powering I would definately back off on cook... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 16, 2007 by Gabyota 
I wish there were more stars so I could give this recipe a higher rate - THIS WAS SIMPLY... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Calamari Macaronatha

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 679

  • Total Fat: 25.1g
  • Cholesterol: 275mg
  • Sodium: 537mg
  • Total Carbs: 86.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.8g
  • Protein: 36.8g

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