Starter & Snack

Calamari Macaronatha

Name: Calamari Macaronatha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup grated Mizithra cheese; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 pound squid, cleaned; 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes

11 September 2026

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Total Time55 Mins

Serves4

Per Serving$3.33

Calamari Macaronatha takes about 55 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 4 and costs $3.33 per serving. One portion of this dish contains about 35g of protein, 29g of fat, and a total of 740 calories. It is brought to you by Allrecipes.

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Method:

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3
In a small sauce pan, boil the squid in 3 cups of water mixed with the red wine vinegar for 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Drain, cut into bite-sized rings/pieces, and set aside.
5
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet.
6
Saute the onion and garlic until onion is tender, but not brown. Stir in the squid, and saute for 2 minutes.
7
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, white wine and lemon juice. Season with cinnamon stick, bay leaves, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes partially covered, stirring occasionally.
8
Remove from heat, and mix in cooked pasta.
9
Serve topped with grated cheese.