I fell in love with Arrabbiata Sauce while vacationing in Italy. "Arrabbiata" means angry in Italian, possibly indicating one's reactiion to the spicy pasta sauce. In this recipe, I use fresh tomatoes as my only source of tomatoes. I have always found that fresh tomatoes has just the right amount of tang and sweetness to deliciously flavor any meal. Canned tomatoes, though may be convenient, just doesn't have that perfect balance. You may use frozen tomatoes to substitute without detracting too much from the natural tomato flavor. Here, with Calamari and fresh Basil, a very light tasting meal is born. My family enjoyed it! Hope yours does too.
Calamari Pasta Arrabbiata
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Calamari Pasta Arrabbiata - Italian Inspired
I use fresh tomatoes in this homemade spicy Arrabbiata sauce. You can use frozen tomatoes if you prefer, without detracting from the taste too much. Canned tomatoes, however, I found doesn't have the tang that comes with fresh tomatoes. I decided to omit tomato paste to avoid masking the amazing flavors of the fresh tomatoes. Unfortunately, tomato paste also helps redden the color of the sauce, so omitting it causes the sauce to be less red. With Calamari and Basil, this dish is a delicious light tasting meal, perfect for a taste of summer, whether in warm weather or cold. Feel free to substitute calamari for shrimps if you prefer.