SPAGHETTI WITH CHILI CALAMARI

Preparation Method :

• Pull tentacles from body of calamari.
• Using fingers pull quill from pouch of calamari. Pull skin away from flesh and discard.
• Using a sharp knife, slit the tubes up one side, lay out flat and scores one side in a diamond pattern. Cut into four.
• Add spaghetti to a large pan of rapidly boiling water and cook until just tender.
• Drain and keep warm. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large frying pan.
• Add leek and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and stir over low heat for 1 minute. Stir in chilli and cayenne.
• Add undrained, crushed tomatoes, stock and herbs. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
• Add calamari to pan. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes or until tender.
• Serve Chili Calamari over spaghetti. Serve with salad, if desired.