INGREDIENTS:

• 1 c. minced carrot
• 1/3 c. minced celery
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 1/2 c. chopped tomato, peeled and
• seeded
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh basil
• 3 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
• 2 lbs. squid, cleaned and sliced 3/4
• inch
• Freshly cooked pasta

DIRECTIONS:

• Saute carrot, celery and garlic in olive oil in medium skillet
• over low heat until tender about 20 minutes. Increase heat to
• medium low. Add chopped tomato, basil, tomato paste and seasonings
• and simmer until sauce is very thick. About 20 minutes. Reduce
• heat to low. Add squid and simmer until cooked through, stirring
• frequently, 10 to 12 minutes. Spoon over pasta and serve
• immediately.