Calamari the Sicilian Way - An Ancient Sicilian recipe

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch can create a lighter batter.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

marinara sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Homemade sauce is fresher, while canned is convenient and cost-effective.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine offers flavor without alcohol, and broth is a budget-friendly swap.

Welcome to the recipe, which is calamari the Sicilian way, a family recipe.

Gather the ingredients: calamari, red Spanish onions, garlic, tomato sauce, fresh basil, virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Pulverize the garlic using greaseproof paper for easier handling.

Clean the calamari and prepare it for cooking.

In a non-stick frying pan, place the calamari and add a little bit of tomato sauce, just enough to coat it lightly.

Cook the calamari on high heat and allow it to sweat and release its own water.

Do not add salt, pepper, or chili until the water has evaporated from the calamari.

Toss the calamari with the onion and garlic as it cooks, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Add fresh basil to the mixture as it cooks down.

Once most of the water has evaporated, lower the heat and add a layer of virgin olive oil, a little salt, and black pepper.

Let the mixture simmer on low heat until ready, stirring occasionally.

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