Name: Calamari with Peas alla Marinara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500 g Cuttlefish; 300 g Peas; 1 piece Onions; 30 ml Extra virgin olive oil (EVO); 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Black pepper

Description

This is a dish that reminds me of my childhood, when my grandmother used to prepare calamari with peas. A classic of seafood cuisine, simple but rich in flavor. The calamari become tender and juicy, embraced by the sweetness of the peas. Perfect for a family lunch or a dinner with friends. The preparation is quick, but the slow cooking enhances all the aromas. A dish that warms the heart and that can be enjoyed all year round, but which in spring, with fresh peas, reaches its peak. Ideal to serve with homemade bread croutons.

Ingredients (6 ingredients)

500 g Cuttlefish

300 g Peas

1 piece Onions

30 ml Extra virgin olive oil (EVO)

1 pinch Salt

1 pinch Black pepper

Preparation (5 steps)

Chop the onion

Thermomix® Setting

3 sec/Speed 5

Put an onion in the bowl and chop for 3 seconds at speed 5.

Sauté the onion

Thermomix® Setting

3 min/248°F/Speed 1 120

Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to the bowl and sauté for 3 minutes at 120°C at speed 1.

180

Cook the calamari

Thermomix® Setting

35 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

Add the calamari cut into strips to the bowl, add a few ladles of water and cook for 35 minutes at 100°C at speed 1.

2100

Add the peas

Thermomix® Setting

10 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

Add the peas to the bowl, add salt and pepper adequately. Cook for 10 minutes at 100°C at speed 1.

600

Complete the cooking

Thermomix® Setting

7 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

Cover with water and finish cooking for 7 minutes at 100°C at speed 1.

420

Finished cooking? Great! 🎉

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About this recipe

Calamari with Peas alla Marinara: a dive into the past, an embrace of flavors. This dish, simple in its essence, embodies the authenticity of the cuisine of yesteryear, the one that smelled of the sea and home. It takes me back in time, to Sundays spent with my family, when my grandmother, with skillful hands, prepared this delight. The calamari, undisputed protagonists, must be very fresh. Their meat, white and firm, is transformed into tender and juicy morsels thanks to the slow and delicate cooking. The choice of peas is equally important: if possible, opt for fresh, seasonal ones, sweet and crunchy. Alternatively, good quality frozen peas are an excellent solution. The onion, finely chopped, acts as an aromatic base, giving the dish a subtle sweetness and an inviting aroma. Extra virgin olive oil, strictly first pressing, binds all the ingredients, enhancing their flavors. Salt and black pepper, carefully dosed, complete the work, giving the dish a perfect balance. The preparation with the Thermomix® greatly simplifies the process, but it is essential to respect the cooking times to obtain an optimal result. The chopping of the onion is quick and uniform, while the gentle sautéing allows all the aromas to be released. Cooking the calamari requires patience: the prolonged time at low temperature guarantees a soft and velvety consistency. Adding the peas halfway through cooking allows them to cook just right, keeping their sweetness intact. A tip: if the calamari release too much water during cooking, drain it partially before adding the peas. For a vegetarian or vegan variant, you can replace the calamari with champignon or oyster mushrooms, cut into slices. Add a pinch of chili pepper for a touch of liveliness, or flavor the dish with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil or mint. A dash of dry white wine during the cooking of the calamari can further enrich the flavor. Serve the calamari with peas alla marinara hot, accompanied by homemade bread croutons, perfect for collecting the tasty sauce. A side of boiled potatoes or mashed potatoes goes perfectly with this dish. Alternatively, you can serve it with basmati rice or couscous. If there are any leftovers, you can store the calamari with peas in the refrigerator for a maximum of two days, in an airtight container. Before serving, gently heat them in a pan or in the microwave. You can also prepare the dish in advance and heat it up when serving, saving precious time.

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Ingredients (6 ingredients)

Preparation (5 steps)

Chop the onion

Sauté the onion

Cook the calamari

Add the peas

Complete the cooking

Finished cooking? Great! 🎉

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