Spicy Sauteed Calamari over Pasta

I found this recipe on eastvillagekitchen.com and made it with my wife. It came out so good I had to add to my cookbook. If you like Fra Diavolo you'll love this! The version we just made was a little too spicy - I might try cutting down on the red pepper next time - but it was still really delicious. Great over pasta, or on its own as an appetizer (double the serving count for appetizer).

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 dishes

Ingredients

• 1  lb squid
• 3  tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 4  tablespoons tomato paste
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped (or more to taste)
• 1  bunch Italian parsley
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Give the squid a good rinse after you cut them into 1/2 inch rings. Be sure to drain out the rinse water in a strainer.
2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a wok or shallow saute pan.
3. Add chopped garlic to the oil and cook until the garlic begins to become translucent or browns up a little.
4. Add the calamari.
5. Add tomato paste, red pepper, salt, pepper,
6. Saute on medium heat for 8 minutes.
7. Add a handful of italian parsley.
8. Saute on medium heat for 2 more minutes.
9. Serve with some additional parsley over pasta.