Rec: Spicy Sauteed Calamari Over Pasta

1 lb squid
3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, chopped (or more to taste)
1 bunch Italian parsley
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper


Give the squid a good rinse after you cut them into 1/2 inch
rings. Be sure to drain out the rinse water in a strainer.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a wok or shallow saute pan.
Add chopped garlic to the oil and cook until the garlic begins
to become translucent or browns up a little. Add the calamari.
Add tomato paste, red pepper, salt, pepper. Saute on
MEDIUM heat for 8 minutes. Add a handful of italian
parsley. Saute on MEDIUM heat for 2 more minutes.
Serve with some additional parsley over pasta.


Serves 4
Squid will become rubbery if reheated