Post by @happy.baes

My kids LOVE these canned calamari in olive oil from Trader Joe's and this is 1/2 amazing ways to use them for your meal! See below for the recipe! 15 minute Trader Joe's Calamari Pasta Serving size: 2 adults + 2 kids Ingredients: 1 shallot, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 4 cans of calamari 3 tbsp of EVOO 1 tbsp of crushed red pepper (optional) 1 cup of chopped parsley 1 lemon, juiced 2 cups of clam juice, chicken stock or white cooking wine (can mix) 1 lb of spaghetti salt + pepper Directions: 1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 tbsp of olive oil, minced garlic and chopped shallots and saute for 3 minutes or until fragrant. 2. Heat a large pot with water and add 1.5 tbsp of fine salt to your water.Cook your spaghetti al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water. 3. In the skillet, add crushed red pepper (optional) calamari with the olive oil from the can. Add 1 2 cups of chicken stock or clam juice. 4. When the spaghetti is done cooking, add it to the skillet. Add 1 cup of pasta water and squeeze 1 lemon. 5. Add the chopped parsley and turn the heat off. Salt and pepper to taste. 6. Garnish with extra crushed red pepper and parsley and serve!