Calamari Macaronatha

Description

This is the ‘easy’ version of the classic Greek dish macaronatha, which is octopus meat in a delicious tomato-based sauce over macaroni, topped with grated sheep’s milk cheese. Squid is easier to obtain, and is usually sold already cleaned, thus the ease. Goes well with a fruity blush wine like white Zinfandel. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound squid, cleaned
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup grated Mizithra cheese

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 4

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