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Fettuccine with squid for (non) seafood enthusiasts
Jane Simpson
This fettuccine with squid mince will become one of your favourites even if you're not a fan of seafood; give this recipe a try!
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4
Calories
849
kcal
Ingredients
US Customary
Metric
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2x
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½
cup
olive oil
1
pound
fettuccine
1
pound
squid
-
or cuttlefish or shrimps; you can mix them too
1
medium
white onion
1
bulb
garlic
-
finely chop 2 cloves
1
tablespoon
tomato paste
2
medium
tomato
-
fresh and diced or 1 can of diced tomatoes
1
medium
carrot
¼
cup
celery
-
diced
8
leaves
basil
-
fresh leaves
1
leave
bay leaf
1
medium
ground allspice (also called pimento or Jamaican Pepper)
-
1 piece
⅓
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
2
tablespoons
ouzo
1
teaspoon
salt
½
teaspoon
ground black pepper
2
cups
boiling water
Instructions
Wash the squid, cut into slices and mince in a blender.
You can either blend in the vegetables or chop them and mix them in the pot later.
Put your pot on high heat and sauté the squid mince for 5 minutes.
Add the vegetables, herbs, tomato paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the ouzo and the diced tomatoes and stir for 5 more minutes.
Then add hot water and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, boil the fettuccine as the package suggests.
When serving, sprinkle some fresh basil with pecorino or a spicy gruyère.
Nutrition
Calories:
849
kcal
Carbohydrates:
101
g
Protein:
38
g
Fat:
30
g
Saturated Fat:
5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18
g
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
Cholesterol:
396
mg
Sodium:
719
mg
Potassium:
908
mg
Fiber:
6
g
Sugar:
6
g
Vitamin A:
3303
IU
Vitamin C:
19
mg
Calcium:
114
mg
Iron:
4
mg
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