One Hour Calamari in Umido with Ramp Bruschetta

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds clean calamari
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus 4 tablespoons
  • 10 cloves whole garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon crushed hot chilies
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
  • 2 bunches ramps, clean and whole
  • 1 bunch marjoram, leaves only
  • 4 thick slices country bread

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat grill.
  2. 2
    Check calamari for any cartilage and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  3. 3
    Place calamari in a 6-quart saucepan and add olive oil, garlic cloves, chilies, wine and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Lower heat to a high simmer and cook 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, place ramps on grill until wilted, about 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Remove and allow to cool.
  7. 7
    Chop cooled ramps into 1/2-inch pieces, place in a mixing bowl with remaining oil and marjoram leaves and stir to blend.
  8. 8
    When calamari is tender, season with salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    Place bread on grill and toast.
  10. 10
    Remove and spoon ramp mixture over bread, divide calamari among four bowls, top with a bruschetta and serve.

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