This spicy calamari pasta may look simple, and it only takes about 20 minutes to make, but the flavour combinations are complex and perfectly balanced.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 20 mins

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
15g basil, chopped, a few leaves reserved to garnish
¼ tsp chilli flakes
Salt and black pepper
500 g calamari tubes, cut into rings
410 g tin chopped tomatoes
¼ cup capers
1 tbsp sugar
400 g linguine, cooked as per packet instructions
Parmesan, grated, to serve

METHOD
1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, chopped basil and chilli. Season and fry for 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
2. Add the calamari, reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, until tender.
3. Add the tinned tomatoes, capers and sugar, and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Toss the spicy calamari with the pasta, season with pepper and garnish with extra basil leaves. Serve with Parmesan.

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