Pan-Seared Calamari with Spicy Marinara over Linguine

Name: Pan-Seared Calamari with Spicy Marinara over Linguine
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound calamari, sliced into rings; 2 (15-ounce) cans pasta sauce with roasted garlic (recommended: Hunt's); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Chopped fresh basil leaves, optional

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Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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1 pound linguine

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound calamari, sliced into rings

2 (15-ounce) cans pasta sauce with roasted garlic (recommended: Hunt's)

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Chopped fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet and a small saucepot. To both, add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add calamari to the skillet and cook 2 minutes. Then to both, add pasta sauce and crushed red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until calamari is tender. Reserve tomato sauce in the saucepot for another meal.
Transfer linguine to a serving platter. Spoon all of the calamari and tomato sauce over linguine. Garnish with basil, if desired.