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Creamy Calamari Fettuccine

A creamy, savory fettuccine tossed with tender calamari, roasted pepper sauce, and mushrooms.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb mushrooms sliced
  • 6.5 oz roasted peppers from jar, include jar liquid and puree
  • 1 lb calamari rings fresh or thawed
  • 1 cup Half & Half or heavy cream
  • 16 oz fettuccine pasta package
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • salt to taste
  • chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Drain the jar of roasted peppers into a blender or food processor, include the jar liquid, and puree until smooth; set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 7–10 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute, then add the sliced mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the pureed roasted peppers, salt, black pepper, dried Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes; combine well.
  • Add the calamari rings to the skillet, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook 20–30 minutes until the calamari are tender.
  • While the calamari cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and briefly rinse with cold water, then set aside.
  • Stir the Half & Half (or heavy cream) into the calamari and mushroom sauce, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pasta in the sauce; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley.

Equipment

  • blender or food processor or immersion blender
  • Large Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Colander

Notes

  • Use jar liquid when pureeing peppers for added flavor and loosened consistency.
  • Cook calamari slowly until tender to avoid toughness.
  • Red pepper flakes are optional for heat.
  • Rinse pasta briefly to stop cooking if not serving immediately.