Name: Creamy Calamari Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb squid; 4 cups cheese sauce; ½ cup parmesan cheese; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp parsley; 2 garlic cloves; salt and ground white pepper; 4 oz penne pasta; 1 tsp parsley; ¼ tsp chili flakes

Creamy Calamari Pasta Recipe

Laryssa Leggett Modified: July 30, 2024

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This delicious pasta is one of a kind. Created with delicious calamari and creamy pasta sauce. You can also check out what is calamari and other ways to cook this delicious ingredient. If you’re not a fan of squid unless it’s fried, you can try topping it with some calamari fritti! The key is to serve it right away. Nobody likes calamari with soggy breading.

How To Make Creamy Calamari Pasta

Calamari pieces cooked to a tender and mixed with a creamy pasta sauce. This calamari pasta recipe will be your latest favorite seafood dish!

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 35 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb squid, cleaned and chopped
4 cups cheese sauce, prepared, homemade or store bought
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated or powdered
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
salt and ground white pepper, to taste

To serve:

4 oz penne pasta
1 tsp parsley, chopped
¼ tsp chili flakes

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix cheese sauce, parmesan, garlic, and half of the olive oil.
In a large skillet, sauté the calamari in olive oil for about 5 minutes. or until the calamari turns opaque.
Add the cheese and garlic mixture to the skillet. Continue sauteing, stirring frequently.
Cover the pan, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for roughly 15 minutes or until the calamari is fully cooked.
Season with salt and pepper, then add the parsley. Stir to combine.
Once cooked, pour sauce on top of the cooked pasta. Garnish with parsley and of chili flakes.