Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2012

Tried this for the first time and it was absolutely delicious. Only changes I made was instead of 4 cups of tomato sauce, I added a 14.5 oz can of Del Monte's chopped tomates with onions and green peepers and 2 cups of tomato sauce. I also added I can of chopped clams, one lb of shrimp and a 1.5 lbs of calamari. Family loved it with wheat spaghetti.

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LTVelazquez

Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2011

Used two tubes of squid and halved ingredients. Had my own tomato sauce canned and the sauce was delicious!!! Had calamari in on low for about 8 minutes and were still a little tough... will know better next time. 20-30 minutes? You must have turned off the heat or sth. Thanks, though! Great dish!

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blushing_unicorn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2011

My family enjoyed this meal. I sauteed the calamari until just opaque, then put them into the sauce for about 5-10 minutes. Calamari wasn't rubbery at all. I served it over pasta and it was a hit! Is the 20-30 minutes to simmer the calamari a typo? Thanks for sharing such a delicious dish!

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ThompsonFamily

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2011

Like others I used Frozen Squid Rings. I made a Marinara from fresh Roma Tomatoes and added some sliced Mushrooms. I used Syrah Red Wine due to its dryness and bold complexity.I upped the Garlic and Lemon Juice, and added some fresh Parsley when the sauce was done. I also cooked the Squid for 10-15 minutes, just right.The sauce was simmered for about an hour before I added the Squid.I added some of the lemon juice to the sauce before I served it. I served this over Linguine cooked "Al Dente" with crusty bread and the Syrah Wine. It was delicious!

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winechef

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: El Paso, Texas, USA

Living In: Boyce, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2011

This is very tasty, thank you. Just to clarify re the science of rubbery squid: Rubbery meat or seafood is caused by the action of the heat on the proteins, making them contract so they get tight and tough. However, as anyone who has ever cooked a pot roast knows, in the presence of liquid, slow cooking causes those same bonds break down again, and the protein becomes soft. So... with squid, the rule is either very fast or very slow. Never in between. Flash fry, deep fry or braise slowly. Squid cooked properly is unbelievably tender. Bon Appetit!

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peasantdaughter

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2011

Very simple and easy to add your own twist on. I only had marsala wine and it still worked out great!

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BretABaker

Home Town: Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Ewing, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

I only used this recipe for the sauce, and I must say I've made it twice since I tried it, its amazing, I've been using it for every red sauce I need and it just makes everything taste amazing!!

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Ckelly976

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Norwich, New York, USA

Living In: Wolcott, New York, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2009

I read some reviews before attempting this recipe.I used fresh tomatoes in place of sauce.I also used red pepper flakes instead of cayenne pepper.It was not so overwhelming hot,just warm.I also cooked the calamari 10 min..It was delightful!

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spalady

Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2009

I thought this sauce was a tad too acidic but I still liked the taste. I cooked the calamari for only 10 min as other's suggested. It still came out rubbery. I added bay scallops and shrimp thank goodness. I think I would make this again. I also used diced tomatoes instead of the "sauce" so I simmered it much longer than the recipe called for to soften the tomatoes. It was a good recipe I guess.

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Vinnie B

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2009

This one was REALLY good. I literally just finished eating it and had to get on here to review it. We made a few changes though. ~more garlic ~Tabasco sauce rather than the cayenne pepper ~added a basil leaf I also recommend that you do have some time to prepare this one as well. Cleaning the calamari took a bit longer than I thought it was going to. Overall though it was VERY good and well worth the prep time. ~~~Emerald05 P.S.- Expect the sauce to be a thin. If you like the sauce thicker I recommend simmering it for a longer amount of time to thicken it.

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