Calamari like the Italians make

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 500 g squid tube(s)
• 400 g tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 m.-sized onion(s)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 sprigs of thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 100 g olives, black, pitted
• 2 tbsp capers
• 1 chili pepper(s)
• salt and pepper
• olive oil

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 40 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 10 minutes

Squid in spicy tomato sauce

Wash the calamari and cut into 2 cm thick rings. Cut the olives into rings. Chop the chili, onion, and garlic (not too finely). Heat the olive oil and sauté the onions, garlic, and chili in it. Mix the tomato paste with the onions and fry briefly. Now add the calamari and mix in. Add the tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Season well with salt and pepper and simmer gently with the lid closed for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. If too much liquid has evaporated, add a little water. Roughly chop the capers and add them to the sauce with the olives. Simmer with the lid open for another 10-15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning if necessary or add a splash of olive oil. Serve with ciabatta, rice, or pasta.