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Spaghetti with squids and cherry tomatoes

17/11/2023

Spaghetti with squids and cherry tomatoes is a Mediterranean dish that expertly marries the flavors of the sea with the freshness of the garden. Here is the recipe to prepare this delicious dish:

Ingredients

  • 320 g of spaghetti
  • 400 g of squids (already cleaned)
  • 250 g of cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh parsley to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Chili pepper (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by cleaning the squids if they haven’t already been cleaned: remove the head, guts, and internal cartilaginous pen. Rinse them well under running water and cut them into rings or leave them whole according to preference.

  2. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half or into quarters.

  3. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil with the peeled garlic cloves (and if you like, a piece of chili pepper to give a spicy touch to the dish).

  4. When the garlic starts to sizzle, add the squids and sauté them over high heat for 1-2 minutes.

  5. Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook everything for another 5-7 minutes, adjusting the salt.

  6. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water following the cooking times indicated on the package to achieve the classic al dente texture.

  7. Drain the spaghetti and pour them into the pan with the seasoning of squids and cherry tomatoes. Stir well over high heat so that the pasta absorbs all the flavors.

  8. Serve immediately, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley.

Curiosity

Squids, often also called ‘baby squids,’ are among the most appreciated seafood in the kitchen for their delicate taste and versatility. They can be prepared in various ways, but combined with cherry tomatoes they create a flavor match that is really loved in the maritime regions of Italy.

Enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti with squids and cherry tomatoes