Calamari Stew with Garlic Toast

Ingredients

For the stew:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, cut in 1/2

• 3/4 cups tomato sauce

• 1/4 cup white wine

• 1/4 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme leaves

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• Small pinch salt

• Small pinch freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 pound calamari (squid), bodies thinly sliced and tentacles whole

For the toast:

• 2 slices of bread

• Olive oil, for brushing

• 1 clove garlic

Directions

For the Calamari Stew:

1.  Warm the olive oil over medium heat in a medium pot.

2. Add the garlic and let cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3. Remove the garlic. Add the tomato sauce, white wine, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

4. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

5. Add the calamari and stir to combine.

6. Continue to cook until the mixture comes back up to a simmer, about 2 more minutes.

7.  Serve immediately with the Garlic Toasts.

For the Garlic Toast:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

2. Meanwhile, brush the bread slices with olive oil.

3. Toast until the bread is crisp and turning golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

4.  Remove from the oven and rub the top of the toasts with whole garlic cloves.

5. Serve immediately with the Calamari Stew.