Calamari-Portuguese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. whole squid (fresh or frozen)
2 Tbsp. oil
2 c. chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 c. chopped parsley
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/4 c. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. water

Preparation

Thaw frozen squid.
Clean squid according to procedure.
Cut mantles into quarters.
Saute onion, garlic and mushrooms in oil. Add squid, parsley, tomato paste, salt and water; cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until squid is tender.
Serve over noodles or spaghetti.
Makes 6 servings.