Calamari Stew with Garlic Toast

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 4 slices bread 
• 2 pounds calamari whole thinly sliced (squid)
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cut in 1/2
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 6 servings olive oil for drizzling
• 1 teaspoon pepper flakes red
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1.8 cups tomato sauce 
• 1 cup white wine 
• 2 cloves garlic whole

Equipment

• oven
• pot

Directions

1. For the Calamari Stew: Warm the olive oil over medium heat in a medium pot.
2. Add the garlic and let cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Remove the garlic.
4. Add the tomato sauce, white wine, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Add the calamari and stir to combine. Continue to cook until the mixture comes back up to a simmer, about 2 more minutes.
6. Serve immediately with the Garlic Toasts.
7. For the Garlic Toast: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
8. Meanwhile, drizzle the bread slices with olive oil. Toast until the bread is crisp and turning golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and rub the top of the toasts with whole garlic cloves.
10. Serve immediately with the Calamari Stew.