Calamari with Tomato Sauce Recipe - Moroccan Style - CookingWithAlia - Episode 71

calamari

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: eggplant

Zucchini and eggplant can mimic the texture of calamari when cooked.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is healthier.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Fresh tomatoes can reduce sodium, while tomato paste is often less expensive.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko offers a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

Cut 1 pound of calamari into thin rings.

Peel and puree 2 tomatoes.

Chop 1/2 onion.

Finely chop 1/4 cup of parsley.

In a pan over medium heat, drizzle 2 tbsp of olive oil.

Add the chopped onion to the pan.

Add the pureed tomatoes to the pan.

Add 2 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of pepper to the pan.

Add the 18 oz can of tomato sauce and the chopped parsley to the pan.

Cover the pan and let the sauce cook for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add the calamari to the sauce.

Cover the pan again and cook the calamari on medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

After 45 minutes, check that the calamari are cooked and the tomato sauce has thickened.

Serve the calamari immediately with bread or rice.

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