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Calamari with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Calamari makes a special treat whether its coated and panfried for crunch, simmered in a sauce or quickly grilled
Serves 4
1 tbsp	vegetable oil
-	vegetable oil for frying
1	small onion, finely chopped
8 oz	tomato sauce
3 tbsp	red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp	sugar
1/2 tsp	salt
1/4 tsp	crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp	dried oregano
1 lb	cleaned squid
1	large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup	all-purpose flour
-	lemon wedges and parsley sprigs for garnish

	Prepare Spicy Tomato Sauce
-	In 1 quart saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat
-	Add onion and cook until tender
-	Add tomato sauce and red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and dried oregano
-	Heat to boiling

-	Reduce heat to low
-	Cover and simmer 5 minutes, keep warm
-	Slice squid bodies crosswise into 3/4 inch wide rings
-	Cut tentacles into several pieces if they are large

-	In bowl, toss squid pieces with egg to coat
-	Measure flour onto waxed paper
-	In 10 inch skillet, heat 1/2 inch oil over medium heat
-	Dip squid in flour
-	Add to skillet and cook in small batches until golden

-	With slotted spoon, transfer squid to paper towel to drain
-	Serve fried squid with warm tomato sauce
-	Garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs

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