Calamari Fra Diavolo

Ingredients:


1/4 c. olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 clove crushed garlic
2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 1/2 c. dry white wine
1 3/4 lb. cleaned squid

NOTE: you need a slow cooker for this recipe

Instructions:


1.  Put oil in a pan and cook onion until softened.  Add garlic and stir a few minutes longer.

2.  Transfer to slow cooker and add tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper, and oregano.

3.  Pour wine in the pan and bring to a boil by turning heat on high.  Reduce by one third (meaning make 1/3 of the wine evaporate).  Add to the crock pot.  Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2-2 hours.

4.  Cut calamari into pieces, about 1/4 thick by 1 1/2 inches long.  When cutting, tilt the knife at an angle so you are not cutting straight down.  Add calamari and continue to cook on low for at least 45 more minutes.

5.  Serve over pasta or with crispy bread.

Adapted from:  Not your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook