There's a lot of flexibility in this recipe, with room for adaptations to make it your favourite. You may not like anchovies, but don't miss them out as they really add to the flavour of this dish.
Ingredients
Pasta for four people
2tbsp olive oil
1-2 garlic cloves
4 anchovy fillets
250g cherry tomatoes, washed and dried
450g squid, cleaned and cut into rings
bunch cut basil leaves
salt and pepper
Instructions
Prepare the pasta as per brand instructions. Set aside. (I bring 1000g water to boil in the Thermomix - Varoma/8 mins/ speed 4 - then add the pasta in the internal steamer for 3 - 4 minutes / Varoma/speed 4)
To a heated pan, add the oil, garlic and anchovy to a frying pan and heat till the anchovy sort of 'melts'.
Add the squid and fry for 1 - 2 minutes, tossing them as you do.
Next, add the cherry tomatoes and fry them for 3 - 4 minutes, till they begin to soften and leak juice - I prefer the cherry tomatoes to still have some bite to them, but it's personal choice, really!
Test the squid to make sure it's nice and tender, then add the basil, salt and pepper.
Serve with the pasta, or as a salad with green leaves.
Recipe by Keeper of the Kitchen at https://www.keeperofthekitchen.com/2017/06/13/calamari-tomato-basil-pasta-recipe/