Calmars en sauce tomate

Calmars en sauce tomate

2 pounds frozen calamari rings (or 3 pounds of fresh, cleaned and sliced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large carrot, diced
2 shallots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove,chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon concentrated tomato puree
1 bouquet garni
pinch (or two) of dried cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground pepper

Defrost the calamari rings, then rinse with cold water and dry them with paper towel.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the carrot, shallots, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are starting to soften.

Add the squid and saute for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the tomatoes, wine, tomato puree, bouguet garni, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down low and cover. Cook covered on low heat for 30 minutes.

Serve hot on plain white rice.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.